Club Chair Conversations
At the coffee shop, we face one another. I wish the conversation was as comfortable as the leather club chairs we are sitting in. Stacy is a mentor. One of my “inner circle” of trusted friends [...]
The Sharpening Process
In addition to my writing/teaching/pastoring career, I have a wonderful part-time job. I am the “blade guy” for Bahama Buck’s, The Original Shaved Ice Company. Bahama Buck’s makes the best “sno” [...]
INAM Syndrome
It’s always been there for the kid growing up in the church. It’s not talked about much because to do so might make others question our Christian commitment. And God knows we wouldn’t want that. [...]
Quiet
For eight years I worked as an agent for Northwestern Mutual Life. My purpose was deliberate. I wanted to gain life experience and people skills before going to seminary. Northwestern Mutual is [...]
I’m Better Than Miley Cyrus (And Other Myths Some Christians Believe)
Most everyone’s heard about it by now. I don’t have cable or satellite TV and I heard about it. Former Disney kid star Miley Cyrus’ song and dance performance with a married and old enough to [...]
Two Too Many
It’s about a quarter till five at United on 50th and Q and every line is at least three carts deep. It’s not always a given that the Express Lane is faster. Most of us would rather push a cart [...]
Playing For Keeps
You’ve probably heard about it in the news this past week. Pat Robertson, ordained Baptist minister and former Republican presidential candidate was asked a question on his “700 Club” TV show. [...]
Integrity And Trust
Part of relocating to a different part of the country is finding a new church to attend. When I moved to the Phoenix valley in 1993 I visited quite a few. One Sunday during a worship service at a [...]