Leave. Now.
We like our Jesus stories tidy. Especially the Christmas stories. You know the routine: angel, stable, manger, wise men, then fade to Silent Night by candlelight. But after Christmas, the story swerves. There’s a dream. A warning….
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Favorite Books of the Year
I read a lot of books. This year the total will probably be 75-80. Once a year I share my favorites, and no it’s not always one of my books (though you should read Junkyard…
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Thanksgiving and Advent
Thanksgiving is this week. When asked, most people say Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday season. We gather to give thanks for all we have been given, feast on the bounty of our work,…
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My Confession
A confession: I have a love-hate relationship with the church. I love what it has given me and many others: hope, peace, joy, and love. But I am saddened by how it has left so…
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Hope is Invented Every Day
A few months ago I was in Washington, D.C., with my wife and friends. We had a free morning so we visited the Museum of African American History and Culture. It’s a wonderful museum that…
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Halloween and Advent
This is Halloween season, not Advent, so it’s a bit awkward to promote my new book of Advent devotions. But hang with me a bit … there’s a stronger connection than you might think. Advent…
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Writing With Bolt Cutters
My job is in real estate. My company, family owned for over 75-years, invests in under valued commercial real estate. Our work is to bring out that value. Everything I wrote above can sound triumphalist….
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Top Seven Christmas Gift Ideas
Surgeon General’s Warning: This post contains entirely too much sarcasm and attitude. Proceed at your own risk. If you’ve been to Costco lately you know Christmas is near. Nevermind Halloween, Thanksgiving, and whatever else in…
