Your Spiritual Handicap
Last week I wrote about junkyard spiritual disciplines—the cobbled-together mash-up of practices from many traditions welded into something that works for me. That was my list. But here’s the thing: your mileage may vary. What impacts…
Junkyard Monk
An earlier post mentioned that my tools for spiritual growth had stopped working. Don’t freak out. My faith isn’t broken. But the disciplines need a rebuild. I’ve tinkered with just about every brand of Christian…
The Irony of Safety
Last week I told the story of losing my class ring while Jesse lifted a truck high enough for me to change a tire. I know—it sounds crazy, like I was working with superheroes, but…
Lose a Ring
Have you ever noticed that sometimes it takes losing what we thought mattered most to discover what we actually need? Last week I wrote about what donors really want out of their relationship with a…
Flat Tire Theology
For the last few months, I’ve been asking people what they personally want out of their relationship with a nonprofit. I push them past the easy answers—“to make a difference,” “to help those in need”—and ask what…
Walt’s Wood Shop
The tools we need for our spiritual journey can sometimes stop working. I was reminded of this in a recent conversation with one of my closest spiritual companions. We’re about the same age, and we…
Book Release
Two weeks ago I promised one more big announcement. But first a little background. A few years ago my book Junkyard Wisdom Rebuilt was released. This was an updated version of my first book and…
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Announcements
Happy summer! I’ve got a few things to share with you. First, I’ve pulled all the Pop’s Pool Hall devotions into one place on this blog. Hopefully it’s easier than bouncing from post to post….
