Apprentice 2 Jesus

  • On the road — still

    We’ve had a year of travel taking us to family and friends and destinations and adventures. This is our longest time on the road at one time. We’re full of joy as we leave Minneapolis, which was our home for almost 20 years. Read more

  • They’ve figured out what is wrong with American democracy

    The Washington Post got to work and found out what is wrong with American democracy right now. They’ve narrowed it down to… Read more

  • On the road — clinging to Jesus

    We’ve been awhile on the road and I am looking forward to getting home in another week… even if Alabama is stupid hot. I was able to get out of that heat for almost three weeks, so I rejoice. And I will glad to be home as well. Read more

  • The simplicity of the gospel

    On our road trip, we’ve revisited Simply Christian by NT Wright on audiobook. It has helped reset my mind as I long more and more to be anchored to Christ. A book I picked up for the trip (physical copy of a book) is Salvation by Allegiance Alone by Matthew Bates. It is similar in… Read more

  • On the road — the goodness of people

    I grew up in the Midwest. I’ve lived briefly in the west. A lot in the upper midwest. Now the South. I am deeply rooted in the Midwest. This road trip has reconnected me with that sense of rootedness. Our driving root from southern Missouri to visit more family in Iowa took me down county… Read more

  • On the road

    We are on the road for a few weeks as we wrap up summer. It’s a trip to see family and friends. It also means less time reading, more time listening to audiobooks and podcasts, and then reflecting on them. Read more

  • It just IS

    Last third living is more contemplative. It is more open and moving toward rest. It is broadening, not restricting. More toward forgiveness, less toward dividing. Read more

  • Learning how to respond

    Richard Rohr’s book, Falling Upward, is part of my core list of influential books at this time in my life and certainly my top three as I consider what I’ve called “last third living.” Read more

  • Spiritual amnesia

    A marvelous little book that has had a tremendous impact on me in this stage of life is Falling Upward by Richard Rohr. The book is a call to recognize the fullness of the reality of God that is truly in us. Read more

  • The absence of words doesn’t change reality

    This podcast with David French really needs your attention. I know those who don’t claim to be Christian Nationalists (and are) and those who are bold enough to SAY they are Christian Nationalists (with their alternative meaning) won’t take the time. My appeal is fellow believers who are about my age and are tired of… Read more