Well, yesterday...I preached again. My task was to essentially set the table for the elders to speak into a difficult situation we've been dealing with, and in doing that, I felt a strong need to model what I've been calling brokenness. So from the pulpit, I explained my own. I talked about my various disappointments …
Brokenness…
It's Saturday night after an eight-hour day of rehearsal. The church Christmas Musical for this year is called Winterland: The Quest for Christmas. Two months out, I'm already feeling crunched for time. But that's not what's on my mind. I'm preaching tomorrow. My topic is brokenness. At least I relate to it. Brokenness is common. …
The Truth Will Set You Free
My mind is working overtime these days on the idea of brokenness, change, and the road to freedom, whatever that might mean. Yesterday's Sabbath had me walking around Barnes and Noble last night, just drinking in the state of the world. I've written before how bookstores can overwhelm me, the sheer volume of words, ideas, …
On A “Kindling’s Muse” Panel
On Monday night, October 15th, looks like I'll be sitting in on a panel discussion of "The Artist's Life" at The Kindling's Muse @ Hale's Ales Brewery and Pub (4301 Leary Way NW -- at the center of the universe in Seattle’s Fremont District.) If you don't know about The Kindling's Muse, it's an attempt …
The Integrity of Calvin And Hobbes
Came across an article (What You Can Learn From Calvin and Hobbes About the Medium and the Message, by Fred Hunt) a few minutes ago that's worth reading. Bill Watterson's refusal to cave in to the millions offered him for the commercialization of his characters Calvin and Hobbes is a rare witness to integrity. The …
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