“Black Friday” is made up. It’s okay to shop on that day, of course. To make purchases of needed things for discounted prices. Just like it’s great to support local businesses on Saturday and to support organizations on Giving Tuesday. Just like it’s a good thing to express gratitude on Thanksgiving. It’s also healthy to […]

Three years ago, I told you the story about the man who said, “Have a good day,” I was visiting him one last time before he went home to be cared for by hospice. He died within a day or two. We both knew that was happening. So when he said, “Have a good day,” […]

Rich Dixon and I are writing separately this week, but are on the same page. +++ How do I help this audience of homeless men connect with the dream behind Rich’s Ride? I felt myself grasping for the right words. This story felt just right for this audience. + + + Leonard was tired of […]

(Continuing the story from yesterday) I encourage people often with Paul’s letter to a church where he says, To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me. As he worked hard, God gave him strength. There is a both/and that we read. We respond to God, God gives […]

On my whiteboard is a simple reminder that I look at occasionally. It says, “What’s the next most important thing to do?” But what decides what is important? Or better, who decides what is important? I want to look at a story that Jesus told about the Kingdom of God. A man with great wealth […]