by dane | Mar 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
What do you do? This can be an awkward question we get. Some ask with genuine curiosity about the aspects of our job. Others, ask already coming with an assessment. When I did Young Life or even as pastor, people asked, “So what do you do with rest of your week?” Some...
by dane | Jan 30, 2025 | Disciple OTHERS
Oil and water don’t mix, the old line says. If you put them together in a glass they separate. There’s a there’s a line right through them. Oil is on top and the water’s down below. They just don’t mix. In fact, sometimes they really...
by dane | Jan 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Got any big themes that stuck out for you this past year? Some may pop into your mind as you read this, like the good or the bad or the annoying. Some of your themes will be missed if you don’t take some time to think it over. Socrates said, “The unexamined life is...
by dane | Nov 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
At a recent meeting my friend said something surprising. …something that most people just do not say. We were unpacking the details of his ministry, and his off handed comment drew my attention. He shared, “You know, I really am a half empty kind of guy.” As he said...
by dane | Oct 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
This note is going to talk about something different. I’ve been sharing about my national role with The Navigators …my Tonka Projects. As I have headed into the fall, I’ve been curious and hopeful about my local opportunities. A chunk of my time is set aside for...