Giving Interrupts Our Illusions
It’s still the first week of the year, which makes my snarky side want to ask: Have you broken your New Year’s resolutions yet? For years, my father used this season to set new goals. He…
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The Sound of Gratitude
Thanksgiving is this week. It’s a holiday that hits every one of our five senses. We see the people we love. We smell the kitchen, that perfect mix of turkey, butter, and even something slightly…
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Wasteful Generosity is Grace in Disguise
People ask me a lot of things about generosity. But one question is common: “How can you be sure your gift is going to be used wisely?” The wording changes. Sometimes it’s about impact, sometimes…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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Freestarter™ Devotions
I’m happy to announce that next month, starting July 14, I’m releasing a new devotion series based on what I call Freestarters. Or if you ask the trademark office, Freestarters™. More on that in the…
