Don’t let anything knock your props out from under youAlways keep your mind clear, let your plans come out of mistakesThese are the plans and nothing can tear downMade out of things that have already been torn down Whatever you do, wherever you goDon’t lose your grip on life and that meansDon’t let any earthy…

Back in 1990, pop singer George Michael released an album entitled, Listen Without Prejudice. When he was interviewed about it, he said that he wanted people to listen to the album without judgment of his music or of him as an artist. He was hoping for people to be open-minded and just listen … without prejudice.  Simply…

How to be less cynical and more honest about the subversive truth that lurks just below the surface of pretty much everything — An Introduction to Joy. Had a fantastic evening in Indianapolis enjoying a talk by Rob Bell. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but I certainly had a great time laughing at…

Complacency and lukewarmness is a battle. Often we don’t even realize we are walking in it. It’s like a slow slide of small compromises. One day you wake up, rub your eyes, and look around in confusion, wondering to yourself, “How on earth did I get here?” The word lukewarm means tepid, indifferent, half-hearted. In…