Since we’re in the storytelling trade around here, I’m probably supposed to hate spoilers. Most people who love stories hate spoilers. People want to get lost for a while in a narrative. They enjoy the suspense of well-told stories. It’s …
It’s Monday Morning and There’s the Internet
Monday mornings tell us the truth. If we’ve been fortunate enough to take some kind of break, or to move at some slower pace, over the weekend, Monday morning, can reveal to us what we really think about the majority …
Coffee Shops, Vicious Bears, and Scandalous Stories
A few years ago, I decided to give up working at a desk in an office and to work more often in coffee shops. Here are at least three good reasons why I made the move: 1. I’ve always envied …
Imaginary Friends Forever (#IFF)
*I want to preface this post by claiming that I do have some real-life friends. And for the most part, I count them as infinitely more valuable than the imaginary ones. That being said… Some of my favorite people don’t …
Just In Time
This week marks the convergence of two big moments for me: the 15-year anniversary of my college graduation and the last day of my first year teaching college classes. So I’m spending a lot of time thinking about time. There …
All Kinds of Confessions
Since Jen Johnson challenged us to tell some stories this week, and Steve Fuller weighed in too, I’ve got a few. I usually don’t cave into peer pressure, but the pressure to tell and hear stories is the good kind. …
Don Draper and Jesus Walk Into a Bar …
There will be a lot of virtual ink spilled over Mad Men the next few weeks. As the story of Don Draper and advertising in the 1960’s comes to a close, people won’t be able to stop themselves from reflecting …
Truth Can’t Fit on a Sticker
For a few lovely years, I drove around with a bumper sticker on my car that said, “Truth can’t fit on a sticker.” I had joked at church about wanting a sticker like that and some good people had it …
Listening Builds Room
Like Brad and Steve, I’m convinced these days that Listening is our only real hope. Listening might be the only way we’re going to create any kind of love out of a place designed to stir up and exploit hate. …
The Doubting Jesus? (#TBT)
People can have pretty good reasons not to be people of any particular faith. Logical, emotional, relational, maybe even spiritual reasons. I have mine too. I have reasons I want to run away from what I believe or run away …
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