OK – I finished my study of Ruth and thought I’d post the commentary that I ended up putting together as my notes for teaching it. Just right click and select “save as” to download. Here’s the link: Ruth Commentary (or the direct link is: …
Read MoreFun Theory
Check out TheFunTheory.com for more. I think this is awesome! The world has forgotten how to “play” and yet, they long for opportunities and jump at the chance for a little fun. I wonder what other ways we could be subversive and create more “play” …
Read MoreExtraordinarily Mundane
I was sitting in a meeting the other day when this thought struck me. I’m normally a pretty shallow thinker, but for some reason this particular moment was different. This thought is actually worthy of receiving “quotes,” so I present it here with them and …
Read MoreIt just so happened. . .
I’ve been studying the book of Ruth lately and it’s been speaking to me in huge ways. Here’s one way: Ruth 2:3 says “it just so happened” that Ruth was in Boaz’s field. What?? “It just so happened” that Ruth decided to go glean in …
Read MoreDoes God Exist?
Here’s a cool video answer to that question. My friend Brett pointed me to this video. Thanks Brett.
Read MoreJesus’ Sponge
I don’t know the historical accuracy of this and the bible doesn’t specifically say, but if this is the truth of the Scriptures, then Jesus’ love for us is even more magnificent than I ever imagined. My friend Jeff Medders showed this to me. Thanks …
Read MoreMr. Corn’s Opus
I had a bit of a “Mr Holland’s Opus” moment this past weekend – you know. . .the moment at the end of the movie where all his ex-students come together to honor/minister to him. Some ex-youth (Is that OK Lorel?) drove down to Lake …
Read MoreSimon Says
Whoa!! I came home from a rough day @ church last night and found the most amazing e-mail awaiting me. Simon was a “hard headed punk kid that had it all figured out.” Those are his words but I’d say they’re pretty accurate. I was …
Read MoreSleeping Giggles
Last night I couldn’t sleep. I had my 40th birthday Friday and then Monday (yesterday) was told that my full-time ministry position would become part-time in January. They were clear that it was not performance related and this decision was also for all the other …
Read MoreCompliment
This may very well be the greatest compliment I’ve ever received! My friend Steve Dowdy was searching “steve corn” on yahoo! and saw this. I’m so glad he captured it to share with me. Thanks Steve!! Check out the “related concept” that he found when …
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