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Some last words
We are now down to TWO DAYS before movers show up and haul out the last of our worldly possessions. Tomorrow… Sunday… I get the privilege of preaching one last time at Heights Church. I have talked about how I have loved the city where I was able to live the past 20 years. But to pastor this church for…
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The journey thus far
We are into our second month of transition and I’m looking at what is happening, evaluating, and thanking God for a lot of things.
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Saving my life and my ministry
I don’t mind living a little bit “out there” so people can examine what is going on in my life spiritually and theologically. I don’t mind engaging in hard issues, like racism, immigration, etc. It does get a bit tougher when it comes to very personal matters, but I also know there are people who have the same struggles I…
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The heroes in our lives
“Dan, if this church doesn’t vote you in, I will personally go with you to every open church in this district and find you a church that WILL take you.”
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So there’s this scene…
There’s a scene in the movie Field of Dreams… a movie that goes missed by so many as I teach college students these days…
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The things that don’t get photographed
I live too much of my life by the quick picture.
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Where I find my passions
I can wake up every day with a driving passion to help my family, my church, and my city thrive.
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Losing sight of TRUE LIFE
When #catlivesmatter gets more headway than #blacklivesmatter, I am really angry.
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New
Happy 2013. It’s always a good time for reflection and dreaming about what is ahead. There are a few things I want to see ahead in my own life, especially this year. 1. Reflect more. Spend more time reflecting on the day. 2. Dream more. We have a special silent retreat coming up, then our church has a missions trip.…