Lessons Hard Won, Stuff I'm Writing to Myself I Think, Uncategorized
(I adapted this from what I wrote for a radio industry site.wrote this for a radio industry site. Originally, I called it Dear Radio People: Don’t You Dare Discount What You are Doing but thought this could apply to you, if you’re a follower of Jesus in any role...
Posts That Hurt to Write, Stuff I'm Writing to Myself I Think
On my radio show, I’d just talked about the latest church-celebrity “I’m-not-a-Christian-anymore” social media post when my insightful friend Sherri asked me a question: “Hey, did he ever mention Jesus?” What? “Did he mention...
Posts That Hurt to Write, Stuff I'm Writing to Myself I Think
I couldn’t write this until now. Actually, I may not be able to write this now, either. Our dog, Nigel, died the other day. He was 15. I haven’t been able to talk about it, not even with friends. I have to quickly change the subject. I can’t handle the emotions. I’m...
Stuff I'm Writing to Myself I Think
Turns out, you can’t change a baby’s diaper from ten feet away. I tried. I was a new dad, had never changed a diaper in my life, and had a serious gag reflex. I loved our little boy, but… that’s disgusting. I didn’t want to see the dirty diaper or smell it or touch...
Stuff I'm Writing to Myself I Think
There’s something Jesus said, and it’s in the book of John, and people who’ve been around church culture have likely heard it: “Let not your heart be troubled.” It’s a beautiful thing. It’s so calming. Don’t let your heart be troubled, Jesus says, because “I go to...
I'm Heading to My Secret Bunker Now, Stuff I'm Writing to Myself I Think
(From the archives, but updated a bit…) If you’re looking for some religious stuff to do, while still being totally lost, here’s a little starter list with some neat ideas. And yes, don’t worry: If you’re determined to avoid God, and...
