This week marks the beginning of Lent – the 40 days preceding Easter Sunday. I know many people in my faith tradition, Baptist, who have never heard the term much less practiced a 40 day period of fasting in conjunction with Lent. This is a shame. To join millions of other Christians in preparing our hearts, minds, and bodies... Continue Reading →
A Cure For The Blues
Dallas Willard once said that if you are feeling down, even depressed, you should start reading the Psalms, preferably aloud. Yesterday, I needed a pick me up and I randomly selected Psalm 16 as a starting point. Here is some of what I read: I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at... Continue Reading →
Good Words
I think creativity is the best marker of a Christian Life Hacker. Donald Miller's Storyline Conferencesare a great example of thinking outside the box in ministry. Here is a timeline exercise that you can do from home. I have come across many regimented and structured approaches to the Bible but many of these programs lose... Continue Reading →
Introducing 23 Things
23 Things is a learning phenomenon within the circles in which I work. To keep up with trending technologies and to train those that are somewhat leery of new web movements, a librarian developed 23 Things to introduce these technologies and to give participants the opportunity to develop new skills and apply internet based tools... Continue Reading →
Video: Trying To Outsmart The Homeless
MadTv captured beautifully the sentiment I expressed in my last post.
Guide To Giving To the Homeless
What do you do when a homeless person asks you for money? Is there a more vexing question for people? So many spend way too much time thinking and stressing over these encounters. For some people, the entire weight of human existence and all that is right in the world is hanging on the proper... Continue Reading →
Don’t Bow Down To Your Feelings
I don't want to write today. I would rather be sleeping or catching up with Twitter or watching basketball. But this blog is important to me and if I am able to help some people who might happen upon it then I have really accomplished something. So, I know I have to keep the discipline... Continue Reading →
Just Because It Is Christian Doesn’t Make It Beneficial
I used to be very organized at work. I wasn't one of those workers who took forever to return an email. If there was an RSVP for a meeting or luncheon, no one had to send me a reminder memo. I was on top of it. My office included open desk space and well labeled... Continue Reading →
According to researchers, will power is not so powerful and those that possess the ability to avoid temptation are not mentally stronger than everyone else, they just know how to redirect their attention away from the temptation so that their weak will power will not be tested. Thankfully, Christians are not left with just the... Continue Reading →
The Addicts Among Us
Addictions are for street people and celebrities and psychopaths, right? I admit that I am an information addict that was really messed up by the internet. No, I didn't stay up until 5 a.m. every night playing online games and I didn't neglect my family, at least not abusively. Part of what makes me decent... Continue Reading →
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