January 2013 – Page 2 – 300 words a day

Can I take that toilet paper?

“Can I take some of that toilet paper,” my friend said, “or do I need to go buy some?” That was the request when I walked in our outer office. My friend needed several rolls of toilet paper for a children’s activity. Perfectly appropriate need. A black garbage bag with rolls of toilet paper, paper towel, […]

by Jon Swanson

Routine Recipes.

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by Jon Swanson

On Ritual, Routine, and Lent

I don’t think of Lent as a time to form habits. I think of it as a time to give up. But embracing something new always has in it surrender. And surrender always has offers something new. So what if I approached Lent as a time of testing. Not being tested as much as testing […]

by Jon Swanson

The smartest man ever

I told my friend to ask five questions from 1 Corinthians. Any five. I knew they would be thoughtful. He’s thoughtful. I knew they’d be challenging. He’s new at this following Jesus. He read, “For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: ‘He catches the wise in their craftiness.’” […]

by Jon Swanson

Request for recommendations for marketing ethics resources

“Can you suggest some books on marketing or advertising or business ethics?” That’s what my friend asked. I realized that I didn’t have many answers for her. I made four suggestions: Small Town Rules – Becky and Barry identify 7 rules of small towns that can guide big brands. It’s not an ethics book, it’s […]