Doing what I love. Can't believe I get paid for it. Lover of cities, creativity, good thinking, great theology, books, food, fashion, travel, sports, nature, commerce, technology, family and more. (btw, ".Now" is not a real domain name; it just rhymes nicely with my last name if you pronounce it right). This blog is meant to be a resource, journal, timeline (Facebook without the hassles). Fun stuff. Entertaining stuff. Serious stuff. Recommendations. Reposts. Life. I'm chief troublemaker at several insanely great organizations with insanely great people, and none of them are Apple.
The Gospel is Trinitarian. It must include the operation of all three persons of the Godhead.
Note to self
The business of being a Christian is a marathon. It’s “a long obedience.”’
Eugene Peterson (Author, The Message)
“The role of the pastor is to embody the gospel.”
Eugene Peterson
“The Gospel is—we are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared to believe, and at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope.”
Pastor Tim Keller
Family Night - Prince Caspian (Chronicles of Narnia). Love the story and genius of CS Lewis. Here’s the closing song. Beautiful. “I’ll come back when you call Me.” #LongLiveAslan
“MENTOR: SOMEONE WHO’S HINDSIGHT CAN BECOME YOUR FORESIGHT. ” – ANONYMOUS
“I’ve taught across Scotland, Ireland, and England. Each one is more difficult to reach than my hometown of Seattle, which is one of the historically least-churched and most secular-minded cities in America. I’ve said for years that Britain and Canada are more secular and difficult than the United States. So, for those pastors (especially church planters) working in some tough soil, thank you!” Mark Driscoll, Jan 12, 2012 #ThanksForTheProps
Best Movie of the Year: “THE HELP”
Powerful. Moving. Oscar-worthy. Great acting, casting, story-line, dialogue. Beautiful period piece of the US South during 1960’s civil rights days. Shot from perspective of a African-American maid(s) and the humiliations they faced, little and big. Closing song by Mary Blige “Living Proof” puts it over the top.
What do people really learn from you?
If I have learned anything in 35 or 40 years of teaching, it is that students don’t learn everything I teach them. What they learn is what I am excited about, the kinds of things I emphasize again and again and again and again. That had better be the gospel.
If the gospel—even when you are orthodox—becomes something which you primarily assume, but what you are excited about is what you are doing in some sort of social reconstruction, you will be teaching the people that you influence that the gospel really isn’t all that important. You won’t be saying that—you won’t even mean that—but that’s what you will be teaching. And then you are only half a generation away from losing the gospel.
Make sure that in your own practice and excitement, what you talk about, what you think about, what you pray over, what you exude confidence over, joy over, what you are enthusiastic about is Jesus, the gospel, the cross. And out of that framework, by all means, let the transformed life flow.
Engaging in intense period of strategic planning with my Sr. Pastor. He knows the future. I’m here to follow. Looking at 20 year timelines and how best to lead the flock. Love having the best leader to look to.
“People often complain about lack of time when lack of direction is the real problem.” Zig Ziglar.
Original thought @ Matthew 6:33.
An estimated 60 percent of former NBA players are penniless within five years after hanging up their sneakers. #SadStatForTheDay
Wow! It’s been two years since my last encounter. So good. Thanks Honey! #InPraiseofMyWife
