I have been writing this blog in earnest for one year now. There are some interesting things we have discussed over this time and hopefully some of you have gotten half as much out my postings as I have in writing them. This week, I will be highlighting some of my favorite posts as a... Continue Reading →
Re-Growth: Why We Need To Grow Up
I have been writing this blog in earnest for one year now. There are some interesting things we have discussed over this time and hopefully some of you have gotten half as much out my postings as I have in writing them. This week, I will be highlighting some of my favorite posts as a... Continue Reading →
Picking Up Hitchhikers on Mother’s Day
Aaron was young, a little bit bigger than I was and wore a cowboy hat and carried a backpack and one suitcase. I had never picked up a hitchhiker before and wasn't planning on it that day. He was on his way to surprise his mother for Mother's Day when I met him. I had... Continue Reading →
Will There Be Christian Robots?
We are handing more and more of our human duties over to machines. My phone is basically writing my texts for me because it is learning my patterns of communication and use of words. Human chess players are already competing in tournaments, not against machines, but with the machines in what is known as freestyle... Continue Reading →
The Miracle of What We Don’t Want, Part 3
I have discussed the situation I found myself in here. I have also discussed how God directed me to lead with Spiritual Formation and Discipleship in mind. Now, I will tell you about a few of the things we tried and how they worked. Daily Prayer. Everyday at 9:30, any staff that wants to meet... Continue Reading →
The Miracle of What We Don’t Want, Part 2
When I was asked to be the Interim Director of the library I had a problem. I mentioned this at the end of the last post. Why had God allowed me to pursue something like the Apprentice Experience, why had I gone through the effort of trying to start a ministry, why was I passing... Continue Reading →
The Miracle of What We Don’t Want, Part 1
I had hoped and knew something new was happening. There was a stirring, a combination of incidents, and a level of uneasiness. I thought God was providing something new in my career. Not a new job but maybe a new side gig or teaching opportunity. I just couldn't shake this interest and even calling I... Continue Reading →
Why I Am Not A Dad Blogger
I am a parent but I hardly write about parenting. I am a husband but I hardly write about marriage. I hold a managerial job but I haven't mentioned leadership on this blog. I am a member of a church but I barely mention church. I am a citizen of a democracy but I avoid... Continue Reading →
Vulnerability Is A Game Changer
Vulnerability has been a theme running through many of the readings we have done through the Apprentice Experience. My friend Kris has taken vulnerability on as a calling and has seen great progress in his own life and among others willing to do it. He encouraged me to be more vulnerable on the blog and... Continue Reading →