It’s tough to be a Christian in a post-Christian world. I’m actually surprised that people are surprised how tough it is (try saying that 5 times fast). We have been lulled into a false sense that we are the norm, that we are individuals in a group comprised of anyone who is anyone. (more…)
In a few months my wife and I will celebrate 5 happy years of marriage. I’m not sure how that ranks with the rest of the world but I figure 5 happy years out of 29 years of marriage isn’t bad. A few days here, a couple of weeks there, one or two hours here, a few minutes there. If you think I am joking you would be mistaken, we have been married for 29 years! (more…)
From time to time my blog will include excerpts from my book “Blueprint.” Like any author/blogger, I find it difficult to leave the words I have written in my computer waiting for a publisher especially when someone somewhere may need to read them today. (more…)
It was Sunday night church at the inner city. Just when you think you have seen it all you are proven wrong. There is no predictability to interactions with those who are struggling with addiction and mental health issues. There is no way to prepare for those drawn into the service by the warmth of the building on a cold night. (more…)
With Facebook asking me every time I login “what’s on your mind?” I do believe I am obligated to oblige. It’s time to tell the world about the struggles I have, the lunch I ate, the sins I commit, my mental and physical health issues, and of course the latest person to offend me along with frequent updates as to my location. (more…)
It is a business just like any other business. It needs a structure that best enables its leaders to meet targets and increase buy-in or it will fail. Relying on the old ways of doing things is just resistance to change. The research has been done, the polling complete, now it’s time to put it into practice. (more…)
