Looking back, I haven't published a blog post in 3-years. For about a 2-year period, I blogged on a regular basis - writing primarily on faith and matters of the church. During that period, I had a fountain of inspiration as I read regularly and was immersed in a career that consumed my thoughts and … Continue reading 50 in ’19 – A Meandering Man’s Reading List
Think’n of Ink’n
I waited until my late 30's to really become a rebel. That's when I got my first ink. My grandfather had a military tattoo on his forearm, and even though he told me he had always regretted getting it, I loved the way it looked. I always wanted one, but back in the day tattoos … Continue reading Think’n of Ink’n
Family Matters and the Frustrating Church
Family reunions are a funny thing. They create this bizarre mix of emotions that only occur in a family setting. It is this tumultuous emotional churning of happiness and frustration, anger and joy that induces both laughter and temple rubbing. Families make us feel the full spectrum of emotions, and they do so for one … Continue reading Family Matters and the Frustrating Church
Inspire: Books
Post #1 in my year-long goal to once a month blog a list of important or inspirational things in my life: As far back as I can remember, I have loved to read. Books have always been an important part of my life. They have spurred my imagination, challenged my norms, inspired actions, and played … Continue reading Inspire: Books
Searching for Light
I know we are behind the times but my family just watched the Russell Crowe Noah movie. I have to say, I absolutely loved it. The film was an incredible portrayal of God's wrath and love, the coexistence of good and evil in the heart of men, God's gift of freewill, the triumph of love, and … Continue reading Searching for Light
The Journey of Gray Beard
2014 was a year of continued transition for my family and me. The end of 2013 found me moving from full-time pastoral ministry into a job as a service writer for a friend's garage. 2014 found me settling into that role, struggling to adapt to life after full-time ministry, and enrolling in school as a … Continue reading The Journey of Gray Beard
The Burden of Being Good
Thought for the day - If you are going to declare your side good and right, you must be held to the highest standards of conducting yourself ONLY by what is good and right. That means good and right for all mankind - not just what is required for self-preservation. Being on the side of … Continue reading The Burden of Being Good