We’re Running Out of Junk!
The Junkyard Summer Clearance is going to end soon, so this is your last chance to buy junk. Wait. That didn’t sound right. How about, “This is your last chance to buy books at junkyard prices.” Still…
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Junkyard Summer Clearance Sale
I have too much stuff. That’s exactly what you’d expect from someone who grew up in a wrecking yard, where throwing away anything that might someday come in handy was practically a sin. Apparently, old…
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Left on the Cutting Room Floor
A few years ago — okay, seven years ago, which I guess is more than a few — my book Salvaged was released. Each chapter told a story, often from the junkyard, with a leadership…
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The Power of Stupid Questions
I want to be as constantly stupid as the disciples. Or rather, to ask the kind of stupid questions the disciples ask Jesus. A trademark of my writing – especially in my books – is…
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Vines and Ministries
Quick Commercial: My new book is released next week, June 2nd! Please order a copy here. Okay, back to thought of the week: In the last few weeks I’ve had several people tell me it’s…
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The Generous Boss
This morning I had the honor of speaking to the Campolo Scholars at Eastern University. The topic was leadership and the talk was centered around why I wrote the book Salvaged. At one point we…
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Books to Read or Give This Season
It’s that time of year when my annual list of favorite books is chosen. I do this in part as a suggested reading list, and in part as a gift guide. The year isn’t over…
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Six Ways to Motivate Your Team During a Pandemic
Last year I shared my six ideas for motivating your team (which had previously been published by Outreach Magazine). I wondered how the six ideas hold up during a pandemic. Would they still work in…
