Empowerment Hope Religion and Spirituality
Open the Sunroof
(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
Blog posts for Empowerment
World Peace Through Pulled Pork
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
Changing the World
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
Beethoven on Inner Peace
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
Taking Down the Tree
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
If You Don’t Roar, What’s the Point?
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
Sharpening the Saw
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
Building Walls
This beautiful piece was written by my friend Brian Crowson, an artist, poet, historian and . . . wall-builder. Over the last few months much has been … Read More
Empowerment Religion and Spirituality Self care
Not Today Satan!
Last week on vacation, I bought this sign. The obvious reason I bought it? It’s hilarious. But I also found some great wisdom in its words: “Not Today … Read More
Empowerment Risk and Reinvention
Resolutions!
Check out recent my recent interview on resolutions broadcast on “Practical Faith.”