The Ugly Tree
When I first graduated from college and was a newlywed husband, I was eager to create a thriving business. Like a good entrepreneur, I looked around for a unique advantage and realized I was living…
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You Aren’t Stupid, But Other People Are
Before we slide fully into the season of thankfulness, hope, peace, and joy, I have a rant to share. Mid-November feels like the right time. I’ll get it out of my system so I can…
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The Rusty Book Club
Let’s be honest: Most book clubs are run by women. Now, before you fire off an email, hear me out—this is not a complaint. Quite the opposite. Women are out there leading discussions, building community,…
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Gideon, Laughter, and Soviet Airmail
Have you read the story of Gideon lately? I did recently and, curiously, found myself laughing out loud. No offense to God or Gideon, but it’s a hilarious story! More on that in a bit….
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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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Junk, Jesus, and a Guy Named Craig
Halloween is approaching, so I have a story about haunted barns, Zacchaeus, and free junk on Craigslist. No seriously, I do. There’s a shed at the Goble Ranch we simply call the back shed. It was…
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St. Brendan
While searching for new spiritual disciplines, I came across this prayer in Celtic Daily Prayer by the Northumbria Community. It’s a modernized version of the prayer attributed to St. Brendan. Brendan would’ve been a crazy…
