#12 in the Sermon on the Mount series I have put off writing about this Beatitude because it is uncomfortable to think about persecution as being part of God's plan for me or my family. I would like to be able to subscribe to the belief that … [Continue reading]
In his essay entitled "Damage" Wendell Berry writes: "In general, I have used my farm carefully. It could be said, I think, that I have improved it more than I have damaged it." This was said in response to a failed attempt to build a pond on a … [Continue reading]
I found this article to be well written and important and decided to repost it. Leaders, you need feedback. But most of us aren't getting it. Why? Because feedback is scary. Let me tell you the story on where this post is coming … [Continue reading]
It is Saturday morning and I woke up much later than usual. My waking was a result of our puppy reminding me that she cannot open her crate door and put herself outside. These tasks accomplished, I went to the kitchen to boil water for a cup of tea … [Continue reading]
