First, this: I don’t believe in “creative walls.” You either do the work or you don’t. But there are other walls, I guess, and I think I just hit them. About 6 months ago I decided to post twice a week, no matter what. And up to last week, I managed—though sometimes just barely—to do … Continue reading
At Willow Creek’s 2011 Global Leadership Summit (hollah), Bill Hybel’s challenged us to be aware of how we would summarize the central message of Christianity: “What five words would you use to describe the gospel?” He had everyone draw a circle, and then write the five central messages inside the circle. Everything inside that circle … Continue reading
One of my favorite quotes is in the movie Rocknrolla: There ain’t no school like the old school and I’m the #@$%@#$% headmaster. When I started playing guitar, playing in church was not an option. Our church was a piano/organ place, and we only did acoustic guitar on a very, very rare occasion. In fact, … Continue reading
For any interested, here are the lyrics to “Trapped” by Jimmy Cliff (via Bruce Springsteen), that I referenced this morning. Well it seems like I’m caught up in your trap again And it seems like I’ll be wearing the same old chains Good will conquer evil, and the truth will set you free And I … Continue reading
After God leads Israel to freedom and gives them an identity and a foundational constitution, they spend a long time in the wilderness, wandering around and preparing to enter the land of Canaan, God’s promise to them. I resonate pretty deeply with this story, at least in part because I feel like it has represented my own journey … Continue reading
Our Father, who lives in the heavens, May Your name be kept holy. May Your Kingdom come, May Your will be done, On earth just like it’s done in Your presence. Give us this day our daily bread And forgive our sins As we forgive those who sin against us. Don’t bring us to the … Continue reading
Hey everyone… Nothing from me today, but I wanted to encourage you all to go check out Dave Gwartney’s new ebook. Dave is a good friend and gifted thinker and teacher; do yourself a favor and check out Ten Essential Words. Peace eric
