But there were children who carried themselves with the confidence of people who used fabric softener consistently. Their sweaters looked newer. They had magazines and comic books. Nancy Drew and the Hardy boys as extras versus us and our Moses in Trouble and Moses and Mildred gracing our home libraries.
Good Trees & Good Fruits
Everything now must feel soft, affirming, validating, and comforting. And because of that, any Man of God or person in authority, who speaks firmly against sin is beginning to sound “too harsh,” “too judgmental,” or even “false” to some people.
The Oldest Things I am Wearing
Three years later, the suit still fits beautifully. Which is both a testimony of good tailoring, fitness – kinda… and the mercy of God. So naturally, I wore it today.
Leadership: A Continuous Process.
I have realized that my ability to lead effectively is deeply connected to the structures above me and the values guiding the organization itself…
The Bottle & The Boy
I still remember the image vividly. There was a slight slope from the shopping center leading back home, and these men would descend it shoulder-to-shoulder like a disciplined platoon returning from a successful mission. Spread across the road like an Avengers sequel nobody funded. Laughing loudly. Pointing unnecessarily.