Category: Saturday Potpourri

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Happy Saturday. Have you ever lamented the “busyness” of the Christmas season? I see those heads nodding. We’ve all done it. Regardless of how much we enjoy the parties and lights and gifts, no matter how much we strive to keep Jesus at the center of our celebration, the season gets busy. My friend Jim […]

Sometimes I need simple reminders. Here’s a three-minute review of stuff we all know but tend to forget.

Happy Saturday! A friend sent me this video, I suppose because I’m something of a math geek. As I watched, I didn’t see formulas and physics. I appreciate those things and the people who seek a deeper understanding of how the universe works. Sometimes I enjoy digging into the math and science myself. But in […]

Happy Saturday! I’ve missed sharing quirky stuff on Saturdays. So today, let’s learn from a 12-year-old about what’s possible when we open our minds. If you can’t see the video, click here. Have a great weekend.

Assuming all’s gone somewhat according to plan, I’m in Fargo, North Dakota today. I’ll speak to a support group for disabled folks at noon, and Rich’s Ride will soon be underway. Since it’s Saturday Potpourri, I’m going to send you somewhere else through the magic of the Internet. I’m curious to hear your reaction. When you’re […]

Happy Saturday! Polarization–I wonder sometimes if we’ll ever stop the spiral of angry, divisive rhetoric and personal attacks. This video offers hope. It’s a great example of speaking truth with gentleness, love, and genuine grace. (If you can’t see the video, click here.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFhSfr13Y6o Have a great weekend.

Happy Saturday! Chris Seay talks about the power of telling a story with your life. Pretty powerful and inspiring. (If you can’t  see the video, click here.) Have a great weekend.

Happy Saturday! I admire Tony Dungy. In the world of big-time, big-money sports, he’s one guy who’s kept his priorities in order. Here’s coach Dungy talking about adversity. (If you can’t see the video, click here.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL7QV8UNm58 Have a great weekend!

Happy Saturday! We’d probably agree that big-time sports figures aren’t always the best role models. Tony Dungy is an exception. In a world that has a warped view of what being a “real man” is, let Coach Dungy express how real men talk. (If you can’t see the video, click here.) Have a great week.