Have you ever known things about people that you had to keep to yourself? On Sunday afternoon, May 1, 2011, President Obama and the rest of the National Security Council…
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Sure, we’re busy, but what are we actually getting done? Rather than getting more done, what about getting the right things done? This is Greg McKeown’s suggestion in his book…
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(I had my wife take this picture–I want to remember today.) We’re about halfway through 2014. How are you doing on your goals for the year? Pull-ups One of…
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(The crowd really gets going at the “rockets’ red glare” part, about 33 seconds in–makes my hair stand up. USA!) [7/8/14 update at 9:36 AM CDT: I’ve slightly edited the…
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Today was a red-letter day. I don’t remember my granddaddy baptizing me. I do remember my confirmation, kneeling on the lumpy pad at the communion rail in my little…
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I skipped my 6:00 AM workout this morning for only the 3rd time since December 21, 2013.¹ I’ve been ruthless these past 6 months about getting up early…
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One Simple Step To Your Dream Job 1. Lower your standards and come work for me. Details below. Executive Assistant to Munger Place Pastor This busy position provides administrative support…
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I loved the first 2 hours of Darren Aronofsky’s Noah. I have no problem with the creative liberties Mr. Aronofsky takes with the source material–in fact I loved his creativity.…
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As part of our church’s Lenten campaign, my family and I just spent the last week abstaining from screens for purposes of entertainment. (No tv, blogs, streaming video, etc. Unfortunately, I…
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Question: Is it okay for pastors to get rich by doing the work of ministry? Over at First Things, James Duncan has written a brief essay with a provocative…