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,...
by dane | May 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Four AM in the morning Captain Samuel Johnson and a small party were sent on an important reconnaissance mission. They were told by their commanding officer to find the end of the enemy’s line. That would be the weak spot they could attack and out flank the opponent....
by dane | Mar 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
I returned recently from two sets of leadership meetings and a conference led by our African-American Network. The main discussion was how do we launch a disciplemaking movement. Worldwide missiologists have observed 1400 of them. They are a rapid advancement of the...
