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What are you about?

This morning during my run I was listening to The Holy Post podcast. They had an interview with J.R. Briggs and they talked about his new book, The Sacred Overlap, which I have added to my, to read list. It was a great interview. There were several things that got me thinking. Skye and J.R.Continue reading “What are you about?”

It comes in waves

There are moments of great joy. Things seem to be working. Progress is being made. It’s easy to laugh and smile. There are moments of frustration. Everything stalls. I can see all the problems. It’s hard to focus and concentrate. I can’t be the only one who has felt this way over the past severalContinue reading “It comes in waves”

Monday Magic

This will probably not be a series. I don’t know that many magic tricks. During the message for 09/06/2020 I used this video as an illustration. I practiced several times and recorded a few to make sure that the angles worked. One of my practice videos somehow recorded in slo-mo. This made me laugh soContinue reading “Monday Magic”

Fear not the Extreme Among You

Jesus invited a tax collector (someone who worked for the Roman Empire) and a zealot (someone who wanted to overthrow the Romans Government) to join his small group of disciples. Matthew and Simon were extremes, and they both found community in Jesus. This past week I listened to the audiobook for People to Be LovedContinue reading “Fear not the Extreme Among You”

Work in Progress

I have been enjoying What if Jesus was Serious by Skye Jethani. This book is a devotional level reading of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). Jethani has a great ability to communicate profound truths through his doodles and brief reflections. I have had several experiences of being challenged in my own thinking andContinue reading “Work in Progress”

I’m Tired.

I know I’m not the first to say this, but I’m going to say it anyway. I’m tired of all of the division and anger in our country. I’m tired of people who are happy to fight with strangers on the internet, and forget that there are human beings on the other side. I’m tiredContinue reading “I’m Tired.”

Dissecting the Frog – Anjelah Johnson: Not Fancy

Anjelah Johnson is funny. If you were friends with her in real life, you would probably love listening to her share her stories. Before watching Not Fancy I had never seen or heard her stand-up. I chose this special for two reasons. 1) I didn’t want to only watch white men tell jokes. It’s good toContinue reading “Dissecting the Frog – Anjelah Johnson: Not Fancy”

Dissecting a Frog – Jim Gaffigan: Quality Time

Did Jim Gaffigan really release another special so soon? Yes. Is it good? Also yes. I don’t know how Jim Gaffigan can create so many jokes so quickly. Working with his wife Jeannie, he definitely knows his voice and his point of view. With this hour and fifteen minutes of all-new comedy, Gaffigan doesn’t veerContinue reading “Dissecting a Frog – Jim Gaffigan: Quality Time”

Todd Barry – Spicy Honey

The last two specials I watched had some weighty themes and emotional moments. This week I needed a little lighter fare. Scrolling through Netflix, I stumbled upon a Spicy Honey from 2017. Todd Barry is a joke machine. He doesn’t tell a lot of long stories. His jokes come from his everyday life and hisContinue reading “Todd Barry – Spicy Honey”

Gary Gulman – The Great Depresh

Gary Gulman is a funny guy. He is tall, handsome, and charming. He seems like he’s got it all together. In his latest special, The Great Depresh, Gulman reveals his life long struggle with depression and anxiety. I was first exposed to Gary Gulman through the comedy competition Last Comic Standing. His joke about theContinue reading “Gary Gulman – The Great Depresh”