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“Not In It To Win It”
One of the books on my sabbatical reading list is “Not In It to Win it” by Andy Stanley. Stanley is the pastor of NorthPoint Church in Atlanta Georgia, a … Continue reading “Not In It To Win It”
Chicano Park
On Tuesday, our friend and colleague, Pastor Manuel Retamoza, took Lori and me to spend time at Chicano Park, in San Diego. Following World War II, the interstate freeway system … Continue reading Chicano Park
When the Call Comes
A young couple left Haiti, seeking a better life. The storms, the earthquakes and the political instability left them feeling unsafe. They were expecting their first child, and they wanted … Continue reading When the Call Comes
Sabbatical Worship: Saddleback Church
On Saturday, Lori and I worshipped at Saddleback Church. Saddleback is a multi-site church. It is one of the largest churches in the country. The church was started by Pastor Rick Warren, … Continue reading Sabbatical Worship: Saddleback Church
Going West…
Today, Lori and I travel to Southern California. We will be there for a week. I have 3 goals for our time there: First, I’m looking forward to visiting some … Continue reading Going West…
The Known and the Unknown
“There is a sweet spot between the known and the unknown where originality happens; the key is to be able to linger there without panicking.” Ed Catcall, of Pixar Studios
Cutting Away
This morning, I dropped our dog, Kennedy, off at the groomers for his “every 8 weeks” clean up session. When he came out, his har had been thinned out a … Continue reading Cutting Away
Thoughts, Feelings and Actions
Our thoughts impact our feelings. (We have control of our thoughts) Our feelings impact our actions. (We do not have control of our feelings) Our actions impact the world around … Continue reading Thoughts, Feelings and Actions
Two Kinds of Waiting
There are two kinds of waiting: There is the kind of waiting where we are anticipating something happening We wait to board a plane We wait in traffic We wait … Continue reading Two Kinds of Waiting
Worship at Zumbro Lutheran, Rochester Minnesota
This morning, Lori and I drover over to Rochester to worship with the community at Zumbro Lutheran Church. It was a wonderful experience. We encountered warm, hospitable people who were … Continue reading Worship at Zumbro Lutheran, Rochester Minnesota
Everything Will Be Okay
On one of Lori’s and my hikes last year to see waterfalls on the north shore, we came across this message, scrawled on the railing of a bridge that crossed … Continue reading Everything Will Be Okay
Soaking in Sunshine
A big chunk of the day today was spent outside, doing a home repair project. I’ll be honest: I don’t love doing home repair projects. And I really hadn’t been … Continue reading Soaking in Sunshine
Water Always Wins
June 6, 1965, 57 years ago today, my parents brought me to the baptismal font at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church in south Minneapolis. There, they held me over the font … Continue reading Water Always Wins
Test Driving Theology 