Monthly Archives: June 2009

June 30, 2009

The Unbridled Power of the Word

No longer would this passage sit passively to be analyzed, parsed, and explained. The Word burst the bonds of my feeble thinking to resonate with a tremendous, holy power. Continue reading →

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June 25, 2009

The Tragedy of Michael Jackson

The real tragedy of Michael Jackson is the neglected opportunity he had to rally his massive influence to benefit the world who made him famous. Continue reading →

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June 24, 2009

Beginning with New Questions for a Church in Decline, Part 1

Jabbing and slinging mud at the mainline church has become a new intellectual sport among church leaders, and at first glance, this blog may be yet another fruitless contribution to the worn out question, “Why is the mainline church dying?” … Continue reading →

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June 23, 2009

Touched by a Piano

Over a year ago I began to fulfill a longtime goal: to learn the piano. As a lifelong musician and song writer with a proficient knowledge of music theory and performance in vocals, woodwinds, and strings, my lack of piano … Continue reading →

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June 19, 2009

Thank you to the House

Today, the House of Representatives did something courageously, efficiently, and with strong bi-partisan support. (And yes, I’m talking about the United States House of Representatives!) They passed a resolution condemning Tehran’s crack down on the recent demonstrations over the election … Continue reading →

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June 18, 2009

An Act of Intentional Obedience

…the things which matter the most don’t shout at us; they whisper. Continue reading →

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