Episode Archives

Trees …

I have taken some time these past two days for some personal days, what my mentor referred to as “field trips.” Many would refer to them as “mental health days” or just flat being “out of the office.” Yesterday I joined a few of our high school young men … Continue reading

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Prayer … A Wonderful Story …

Scot McKnight kept we who read his blog up on the condition of Bob Robinson. Read Bob’s story as he makes his return to the blogworld with a post titled, “The Power of Prayer: Reflections from the Edge of Death.”Continue reading

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The Ides of March … Dividing …

Mrs. Burdette taught English at Northwest Classen. We spent some time with Shakespeare. I recall the words from Julius Caesar, “Beware the Ides of March.” According to Wikipedia, this signaled the dividing of March and referred to March 15, the day Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 … Continue reading

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Precisely why we need to be self-critical … Old Dogs Need to Learn Too …

One of the better writers and best preachers I know I affectionately refer to as either “Doc” or “Davis.” Early on his voracious appetite for reading helped impress on me the need for continued learning. Here he offers insight for those of us who run too far … Continue reading

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A meditation … adapted from Reliving the Passion …

I put the following together for our recent newsletter. Thoughts about the suffering of Christ and the Resurrection drew me back to Walter Wangerin Jr.’s little book, Reliving the Passion. Daily meditations are offered for the Christian Season of Lent. I read day “Twenty-six” and found the weaving … Continue reading

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