This article was my December 2012 cover article for the Covenant Courier. “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Christmas music started up on the radio weeks ago; stores began to showcase their Christmas gear. For weeks now, the engine has been gearing up to propel us into the pre-Christmas carnival of events, concerts, … Continue reading Crying out at Christmas
What You Can Learn From My Quarterlife Crisis
Right out of college, I took a job with a small tech start-up. We were young, eager, and expecting to make millions. We wrecked our health on long hours and a diet of junk food. We spent our social time with our co-workers. Our startup was a hybrid of college and the working world. The … Continue reading What You Can Learn From My Quarterlife Crisis
10 Reasons for Christians to Lend Through Kiva
10 Reasons for Christians to Lend through Kiva Kiva provides an innovative way to fulfill the Scriptural teaching to help the poor. (Proverbs 22:9, 31:8-9, Ephesians 2:10, James 1:27, Isaiah 1:17, etc) Kiva works in partnership with Christian lending organizations. These Christian lenders are actively involved in evangelism and mercy in the name of Christ. … Continue reading 10 Reasons for Christians to Lend Through Kiva
A Small Way to be Part of Something Big
Guy Kawasaki, a former Apple Bigwig and tech guru, said “Nobodies are the new somebodies.” In this world of flat social media, anyone can make a big splash and significant difference. Let’s put that to the test, shall we. Take it as fact that I’m a relative nobody – I have a faithful cadre of … Continue reading A Small Way to be Part of Something Big
Oh No, Another War on Christmas Rant
Originally printed in the December 2011 Covenant Courier “Happy Holidays.” – Ugh. I tire of watery generic holiday greetings that border on the absurd – “hope you have a super winter solstice”, “best wishes for your winter holiday season”, “may you have a happy non-sectarian semi-religious holiday of your preference.” – bah! Wish me a … Continue reading Oh No, Another War on Christmas Rant
Time to cut back the snark
It is past time to cut back the snark (with apologies to Lewis Carroll, for we do not mean his fantastical creature). Snark is that curious breed of sarcasm that blends pithy quick-wittedness and ironic detachment with a dash of frustrated anger. It has become the posture de rigueur among the ascendant creative class. Snark … Continue reading Time to cut back the snark
Thanksgiving Conspiracy: Election Edition
“Thank God that’s over.” That is likely what the vast majority of people will say tomorrow, whether their “side” won or lost. Election day is the culmination of a season of nastiness as politicians and their underlings vie for seats of power and influence. However, we can spin this another way. This is a season … Continue reading Thanksgiving Conspiracy: Election Edition
Thanksgiving Conspiracy: For all the Saints
All Saints Day. A good day to begin the Thanksgiving Conspiracy. On this day we remember all the saints who have gone before us. We remember that we are not adrift alone in the currents of history. The 11th chapter of the book of Hebrews recites a catalog of saints: Abraham, Moses, Samson, and … Continue reading Thanksgiving Conspiracy: For all the Saints
When Someone Gets Your Good Idea First….
I had a great idea. As part of the Thanksgiving Conspiracy, I was going to ask people to take photos of things for which they are grateful. I was going to invite them to post those photos on Instagram or Facebook. I was even going to call it the "Instagratitude" project. Catchy, … Continue reading When Someone Gets Your Good Idea First….
Join the Thanksgiving Conspiracy!
I’m engaged in a conspiracy. It’s a conspiracy to celebrate Thanksgiving with as much anticipation and excitement as we approach Halloween or Christmas. Our goal, should you join us, is to replace “Turkey Day” with “The Thanksgiving Season”. Care to join us? Then let me challenge you with a little practice for the Thanksgiving Season: … Continue reading Join the Thanksgiving Conspiracy!
Horizons of the Possible 