A couple of weeks ago, I had a breakdown. Well, not really a breakdown. More of a meltdown. You see, as a radio host, I've been spending way more time online checking out the news of the world. For me to say I'm spending MORE time online is crazy talk. Who knew there was … [Read more...]
All By Myself
"All by my-se-el-elf. Just wanna be, all by my-se-el-elf." What? Those aren’t the lyrics? Hmmm. How about this holy scripture: Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. Luke 5:16 Yes. That’s better. That’s what I’m doing. Withdrawing to a lonely place. Well, … [Read more...]
Stroke, Snow, and Sabbath
I was 24 when it happened. One morning I went to work feeling a little dizzy and by late afternoon I couldn’t sign my name for the FedEx guy. Stroke was the absolute last thing on my mind. Isn’t it a rule that you have to be over 70 to suffer a stroke? The answer, especially when … [Read more...]
Family Sabbath
Years ago when we lived in the OC and attended The Church We Loved, the teaching pastors asked the congregation to take a Sabbath. A true Sabbath. And by “true”, they meant, “whatever means ‘rest’ for you”. To encourage this, 2 weekly Sunday worships were identical for one … [Read more...]
Meditating on Monday (and the rest of the week) : Resting More
Last week I relaxed in a way I haven't since... since... since... oh, I have no idea. … [Read more...]