Empowerment Risk and Reinvention
Last Sunday I was honored to receive the John Haber Award for the Arts from the University of North Carolina . I was the twentieth recipient. The first recipient, comedian Lewis Black, was in attendance to give the award. Below … Read More
Empowerment Laughter Risk and Reinvention
Ever walked into a room and forgot why you were there? See what life lessons that unsettling experience can bring in my newest syndicated column through GateHouse Media … Read More
Please enjoy my latest column featured by Baptist News Global entitled, “Climb the Ladder and Storm the Treehouse!”
Empowerment Hope Religion and Spirituality
(This piece was also preached as a sermon at the historic Madison Avenue Baptist Church in New York City.) I don’t know how it’s been where you live, but for … Read More
This piece was written as a column for GateHouse Media . I hail from a state that offers a no-fail plan for world peace. It’s not from politicians or pundits, peaceniks or … Read More
On Sunday, December 3rd, we gave everyone in our congregation a five-dollar bill. The members could choose anything they wanted to do with the money as long as … Read More
Empowerment Hope Religion and Spirituality
I’m sure you have all heard of the great composer Beethoven and his famous piece the 9th Symphony. It was heralded as a work of genius because Beethoven … Read More
Empowerment Hope Risk and Reinvention
There is one ritual I really hate during the holidays: taking down the tree. It’s a sad job, as it marks the end of the season. And it’s … Read More
Before I start, I want to offer an apology to all non-Harley motorcycle riders who may be offended by this message. God loves you. And I try. … Read More
Empowerment Self care Uncategorized
APRIL 2017 I am writing you as Toby and I drive to our beautiful little cabin in the north woods of Wisconsin for a three-month sabbatical; a most gracious … Read More
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