What does this graphic say to you? The inspiration for my funky image was a poster created by a student, Ryan Morgan, in response to What did you learn in school? It’s a thought provoking image that got me thinking in a couple of directions. I’ll share one today and another next time. As we […]
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Happy New Year. Over the weekend I encountered (in Scripture) today’s word-of-the-week… BUSYBODY It’s a word I’ve never noticed in the Bible, but there it is: We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies. 2 Thessalonians 3:11 According to one dictionary, a busybody is “a person […]
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! That’s the phrase of the season. Everyone wants me to have a “happy” 2012. Perhaps it’s a good day to ask what that means. How would we go about creating a new year that truly holds more authentic happiness? My big takeaway: Rather than entering the unknown, we may need to enter […]
Continue readingThe Circle Maker–A Challenge To Claim God’s Promises
What makes a book worth reading? What do you look for when selecting a book? With so many options, what attributes determine your “to read” pile? A few weeks ago Mark Batterson asked me to review The Circle Maker. His request got me thinking about how I filter and choose my reading material. I read […]
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! It’s been a while, but all of you haven’t been far from my thoughts. I’d like to share some new developments on the continuing journey of hope. I’ve been working on a year-end review. If you’re curious, check it out over at Bouncing Back. As part of that process, it’s become clear […]
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…reveals a mixed bag of success and places to improve. I suppose that’s true for most of us. Do you do some sort of year-end review? For the past few years I’ve followed the practice of choosing about three words to signify major goals for the year. For 2011, my three words were: Readers, Workshop, […]
Continue readingSemi-Regular Newsletter–New Year 2012 Edition
Happy New Year. I invite you to check out the latest edition of Rich’s Semi-Regular Newsletter. I’m excited about the gift of possibility symbolized by a new year. Let’s make it a great one!
Continue readingLet’s Get Engaged
Are you engaged? I experienced the Christmas holiday a bit differently this year. For many positive reasons, Becky and I spent the weekend in separate locations. It’s not something I want to establish as a family tradition, but spending the holiday weekend mostly in solitude allowed some worthwhile introspection. I explored a great book (more later), […]
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Happy Monday! I hope you enjoyed a peaceful Christmas weekend. Today we begin a week traditionally dedicated to our word-of-the-week… REFLECT During Rich’s Ride I used this photo in a post titled The Right Rear View. The gist was that the rear view mirror should be small. Most of what’s important is ahead. You shouldn’t stare at […]
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Now there’s an expression to ponder on Christmas Eve. I’ve listened to that song many times without really hearing the words. Jesus was indeed the Breath Of Heaven. If you can’t see the video, click here. The video includes excerpts from the wonderful movie The Nativity Story. Follow the link to a full version of the movie […]
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Okay, I know this isn’t the serious Christmas reflection I should be posting. But I thought this was pretty clever, and those of us who spend a lot of time online may find some truth in how the story might play out today. Mostly, though, I just thought this was fun. I hope you do […]
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I’m fascinated by nativity scenes. I know they’re mostly historically inaccurate. I know they romanticize and condense and even fictionalize a very messy episode. I know Jesus’ birth was nothing like the shiny porcelain portrayal on the mantle. But I’m still drawn to it as I think about Christmas. I guess, for all its idealized […]
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