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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Theological Cocoon
I trust mechanics more than I trust theology. Now, I don’t have a degree or certificate in either field. But I do have credibility with both. If you need proof, just read my books, blogs,…
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We Were Warned
Mind if I rant a little? Last year I read about 80 books, though only around 75 made it onto my reading list for you to review. Why not list the others? Because a number…
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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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The Kangaroo in Pajamas
You might be one of those rare people who actually has their act together. Solid self-awareness. No masks. No games. You know who you are, and you’re okay with it. If that’s you, well, good…
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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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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…
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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…
