I’ve got a date with TurboTax. My taxes must be finished by the end of the day (self-imposed deadline).
Running in Peanut Butter
I started the day with 45 emails in my inbox. I like to keep it as clear as possible so my goal was to empty it by the end of the day. I’ve been working at it for a few hours and now I have 48 emails in my inbox. It’s like I’m running in […]
April 1, 2008 by 5 Comments
2008 Tulsa Workshop
The Tulsa Workshop starts today. I’ll be teaching a couple classes there on Friday and Saturday. If you read this blog and will be at the workshop, I’d love to meet you. See you there.
March 27, 2008 by 5 Comments
My Friend from Down Under
Today I finally had a face to face with an online friend whom I’ve been corresponding with for a couple of years now. He flew into town yesterday for the Tulsa Workshop. He’s from Australia and twice my age. Separated by a generation and a world of water we came together today for a meal […]
March 25, 2008 by 5 Comments
The Good News of the Resurrection
Here is a simple three point sermon for you. The resurrection is good news . . . 1. For Jesus–after all, he was the one who was dead! 2. For creation–it will be transformed into a new heavens and a new earth. 3. For sinners like us–God is making all things new, including you and […]
March 23, 2008 by 2 Comments
Know Nothing
I apparently know absolutely nothing about basketball.
March 22, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Day One Results
I went 13-3 yesterday. USC, Arizona, and Kentucky let me down.
March 21, 2008 by 1 Comment
Run Lola Run (AKA The Worst Easter Sermon Ever)
I preached one of my worst sermons on Easter Sunday seven years ago. On paper, it looked like a masterpiece. It preached like a wounded duck. Here’s what happened. Ever noticed how many people in the gospels run in response to the news of the resurrection? You’ve got people running to the tomb, from the […]
March 21, 2008 by 9 Comments
Final Four Prediction
North CarolinaKansasTexasUCLA Kansas over UCLA in the final. Upset special: Pittsburgh takes out Memphis in the Sweet 16.
March 19, 2008 by 5 Comments
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