The Lost Art of Taking a Verbal Punch

The Lost Art of Taking a Verbal Punch

We are way too easily offended. The utter inability to let a verbal (or online) offense go is becoming one of the defining traits of our generation and that is tragic because taking an offense well is a picture of the Gospel of Jesus. We need to learn to have thick...
Low-Tech July

Low-Tech July

For a lot of years now (seriously more than I can count), I have taken the month of July to do what I have called a Social Media Fast but has turned into so much more. That’s why this year I’m calling it Low-Tech July.  This month I am going decidedly (but...
Thomas is my Patron Saint

Thomas is my Patron Saint

As I have studied through the Gospel of John this year, I have grown to appreciate an unlikely character: Thomas. You’ve probably heard someone refer to him as “Doubting Thomas,” but that’s just rude.  This dude is my patron saint. Here’s...
I’m Humbled

I’m Humbled

I’m still in shock from last night. I hosted a little book launch party to celebrate the release of my first book. Lots of the “experts” I talked with told me to have low expectations because lots of people say they are coming to stuff like this and...
Friday Random Linkness

Friday Random Linkness

Happy Friday. Here are five new links I found for you.                                          Photo Credit: Dan Price The Glory of Christ on a Cold Damp Morning I know it’s only January, but this is one of my favorite posts of the year. This is why we plant...