The other day I came across an interesting article in Newsweek titled “Chaos Theory – new rules of management for people who hate rules.” In the lower sidebar there were 10 rules: Avoid workaholics – they just use up time. Hire the better writer – clear writing equals clear thinking. Forget formal education – academia [...]
Archive for April, 2010
Chaos Theory
Posted: April 28, 2010 by Glenn in chaos, denominations, emergent, forgiveness, Uncategorized2
Bearing Witness
Posted: April 21, 2010 by Glenn in Bearing Witness, community, Job, listening, strength, UncategorizedTags: Bearing Witness
As a young adult I attend a college that had a daily mandatory chapel requirement. For four years, I heard six sermons every week. I quickly became an expert at evaluating the quality of a preacher within the first half-minute. If the preacher didn’t pass the 30-second test I could be asleep within the next [...]
One Body
Posted: April 18, 2010 by Glenn in 1 Corinthians 12, church camp, denominations, Uncategorized, unityTags: 1 Corinthians 12, Lake of the Trees Bible Camp.
One of my favorite biblical images is the picture that Paul paints of one body in 1 Corinthians 12. I have always been attracted to the Christian idea of unity. As a teen, I spent parts of every summer as either a camper or junior counselor at Lake of the Trees Bible Camp. I remember [...]
I turn 45 this month. Generally I try to ignore my birthday. For reasons I do not fully understand, this birthday seems different. I have crossed a line. I am no longer referred to as “young.” My hair color can best be described as “grey.” And later this year, my wife and I will celebrate [...]
Control
Posted: April 7, 2010 by Glenn in control, Mennonite Church USA, Philippians 2:7, Uncategorized, urban tourOne of my projects this year is to co-lead an Urban Ministry Tour for Mennonite Church USA (MCUSA). Our purpose and goal is to listen to urban church leaders and make recommendations that will help to shape the future of urban Mennonite Church. As we go around to various locations we are asking a common [...]
I am writing this entry on March 24, 2010. It is 7 AM and the house is quiet. Denver Public Schools just announced that classes have been canceled because of snow. When I told my boys, they grunted in acknowledgment and rolled over in bed. I will not hear from them until noon. It still [...]
