February 2013 – Page 2 – 300 words a day

Teaching teachers how to teach

Paul said to Timothy, “And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.” More than ever, I think this model is working it’s way into my life. When the grid goes down and you can’t say “This is a really […]

by Jon Swanson

Four steps back to the path.

Many of my friends are making changes in their lives right now. That might include you. The change may have started because of Lent or wanting to learn a new routine, or may be the remnants of a New Year’s resolution. You may be in your last semester of college or finishing your first year on a new […]

by Jon Swanson

Football and baptism.

(First published February 24, 2011. I got to participate again the other night.) I don’t know whether or not you watch football on television. If you don’t, sometime you need to watch the very end of a football game. As the last few seconds disappear from the clock, watch the winning coach very closely. You […]

by Jon Swanson

Restoring vision: one non-profit leader’s story.

Nehemiah had a problem in the non-profit he was leading. He’d been called to the international office for a lengthy assignment. During Nehemiah’s tenure, the organization had experienced a resurgence in reputation and impact. A major building project, stalled for a long time, was finally completed in record time. Membership was up, commitment was high. […]

by Jon Swanson

From reading to practicing

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8-9 Paul is wrapping up […]