Christmas Already?
The pumpkins are on the front porch and the leaves are falling, so it must be Christmas season, right??? Okay, I know it’s a cliche to joke about how fast Christmas arrives. But when you…
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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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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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A book you should read, part II
This post was written years ago, but it’s worth reposting. It’s about a book almost everybody I know should read. A friend mentioned the book recently, so it seemed timely to repost my thoughts. Henri…
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The Sack of Constantinople, Sorta
Three events in the last few months has reinforced an idea that’s been percolating. They have also reminded me how much we can learn from our past. The first event was during my book promotion….
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Deconstructing
A bit of advice for my friends deconstructing their faith. The junkyard is where things are taken apart. There’s a reason people in the business called them auto dismantling centers! We earned our living by…
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Celebrities for Jesus
A friend of mine was sitting next to me in the front row of a conference. It was the opening session and we were listening to the host, a pastor, give the welcome. My friend…
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When Helping . . . Helps
I’ve held back on sharing this story because I didn’t want to embarrass anyone. But several years have passed and it seems okay to share now. It began with a presentation I gave about the…
