Category: Saturday Potpourri

Happy Saturday! Becky Blanton went from award-winning writer to invisible person. She explains how she changed, almost instantly, even though she didn’t change at all. If you can’t view the video, click here to watch it on my site. Have a great weekend!

Happy Saturday. I found myself watching this video with a silly smile on my face. I’m betting you’ll grin once or twice as well. And I think you’ll be glad you invested eighteen minutes to watch. My favorite line: Some folks preach the gospel. It’s my job to “tangibilitate” it. Please leave a comment with the […]

Happy Saturday! Have you heard about BloodWater Mission? I think they’re addressing one of the most basic, pressing needs in the world. And I absolutely love their approach. I encourage you to watch this video, visit their website, and see if it’s something you might want to get behind. If you can’t see the video, […]

I usually reserve Saturday for sharing something inspirational from another source, but today you’re stuck with more of me. Sorry. This clip from my recent retreat traces a reflection on the opening verses of Mark 2. Please forgive the very informal video quality. If you’d like to know more about bringing this workshop to your […]

Steve Jobs is a pratty amazing guy. In this video he tells three powerful stories to graduates at Stanford University. I encourage you to leave a comment and tell us your favorite line from the speech. If you can’t see the video, click here to watch it on my site. Have a great weekend!

Are you ever tempted to think it’s impossible? Whatever “it” is, there just aren’t enough resources, or nobody believes in you, or there’s just too much doubt? I’m betting this short video will inspire you to re-think “I can’t.” If you can’t see the video, click here to watch it on my site. Have a […]

Happy Saturday! Joni Eareckson Tada has defied expectations her entire life. Every time I encounter her words I’m struck by her gentle grace. She faces adversity with confidence and peace that inspires me. I encourage you to read this article, in which Joni offers some thoughts on a universal question: Why Does God Allow Suffering? […]

Happy Saturday. On this anniversary of horrible loss, I want to offer something about starting positive, life-affirming efforts. Guy Kawasaki offers a great vision on how to begin something great. Short, thought-provoking, and wise. If you can’t view the video, click here to watch it on my site. Have a great weekend.

Here’s proof that there’s a big difference between failing and being a failure. If you can’t see the video, click here to view it on my site. Have a great weekend!

Happy Saturday. I hope you enjoy this poem. ***** ‘Twas a dangerous cliff, as they freely confessed, Though to walk near its crest was so pleasant; But over its terrible edge there had slipped A duke and a full many a peasant. So the people said something would have to be done, But their projects did […]

Happy Saturday. You may cry or laugh, but I’ll bet you smile as you watch this video. If you can’t view the video, click here to watch it on the web site.

Happy Saturday! I don’t usually do book reviews here. No particular reason, except maybe I’m not sure I am enough of an authority to tell someone else what they ought to read. But I saw a staggering statistic—70% of U.S. households did not purchase a single book last year! Even if that’s off by 20% […]