Books That Should Bother Us
What happens when God refuses to behave the way we were taught? It’s a question that’s been running through several of my recent posts. Some of those posts were rants—good therapy for me, maybe, but…
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Greenskeepers Hate Me: A Confession
Remember last week when I went overboard with a golfing metaphor about spiritual formation? Well, I’ve got a follow-up story that makes that metaphor even more ridiculous. This story is about bad discipleship. It was…
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Gratitude
A few months ago, when I was writing devotions for Lent, I came across a Thanksgiving story that I turned into a Christmas story … and now I’m turning back into a Thanksgiving story. Well,…
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Five Ways to be Countercultural
Last week I attended a conference with a plenary session featuring two Senators (one Democrat and one Republican). The facilitator, a former Governor, led them in a conversation about how our faith can inform our…
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The American Cowboy Myth
The American Cowboy. It’s a myth. No, not a myth as in it never happened. But a myth that shapes our self-understanding and purpose. It’s a myth in the way a sociologist uses the word:…
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My 2014 Predictions
Two years ago I wrote a silly list of predictions for the coming year. It was so well received I decided to do it again last year. Now a tradition has started, so here are…
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Reflections
The past week has been a thoughtful one for me. If you look at my calendar you’ll wonder how I could ever find the time for reflection! The combination of travel and hosting guests has…
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Taking Stock
Junkyard Wisdom is 4-years old now. Topics have bounced from leadership ideas to wine reviews, from PathLight updates to family stories, and a wide range beyond all that. All of it has reflected my range…
