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 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...
by dane | Aug 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
I got a lot of gifts from my parents. Mom and Dad gave me good things at birthdays and special occasions. As I look back, they were enjoyed, then broke and thrown away. But not all had this fate. Here’s a picture of me with a Tonka Truck. These were way over...
by dane | Jun 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Great Commission …not my job. Matthew 28:16-20 has become known as the Great Commission. It is Jesus’ last words and task he was handing off to his Apostles. Tasks like make disciples, teach, baptize. Do these wherever you go. This little group forged ahead,...
