Wondering What To Give Up for Lent?

As I explained in a previous post, this lenten season for me is all about giving up and taking on …  so, let me offer a thought on what to give up for Lent.
Maggi Dawn, in her new Lent devotional, gives some insight into the history of “giving it up” during this season:  “There’s clear [...]

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Preparing for Lent: Renewal and Rest

Giving up and taking on … these two phrases reflect my approach to Lent this year.  First, I will identify things in my life to “give up” – things in which I’ve (mis)placed my dependence and trust.  Second, I will identify a couple of spiritual practices to “take on” – practices that will increase my [...]

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New Testament Commentaries: Compiling a Community Resource

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I’d like to form a resource for teachers, preachers, and students of the Bible.  What are some of the most helpful commentaries or study resources for the 27 books of the New Testament?
Please respond in the comments with the book, name of the commentary series (if that applies), and the author.  A sentence or two [...]

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My Oldest Son Turned 11

Me and my son at a UK basketball game

Over the weekend, my wife, Christy and I took our oldest son to a University of Kentucky basketball game.  Great fun!  They played the Universtity of Tennessee and won the game.  It was my son’s first trip to Rupp Arena, a place of “pilgrimage” for many Kentuckians!
I’ve begun to feel very old with this birthday [...]

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The Power of Narrative

“Neither revolution nor reformation can ultimately change a society, rather you must tell a new powerful tale, one so persuasive that it sweeps away the old myths and becomes the preferred story, one so inclusive that it gathers all the bits of our past and our present into a coherent whole, one that even shines [...]

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Reaching Across the Counter

This morning, I had an interesting conversation, but it’s what I over-heard afterward that has stuck with me.
Over the past year or so, when I’ve come into a local restaurant for breakfast, I’ve had occasional conversations with a certain employee.  At some point I realized she knew that I was a pastor, though I’d never [...]

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January Month-In-Review: Missional Pastor Edges President Obama for Top Spot

The most popular posts on Clay Pot Chronicles for the month of January were about a James Cameron film, the president’s speech on Just War Theory, and the “problem of evil.”  Avatar, Obama, and Haiti.  Three hot topics, to be sure.
Here are the results:
First place by one pageview:  Jamie Arpin-Ricci’s Review of Avatar
Second place (with [...]

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Our Agreeable Friend

The latest exploits of our family’s labrador retriever, Bella.
Our 9 year old daughter dressed up Bella.  I’m not sure the “look” she was going for!  Notice the belt and purse (top left)!  And then the “close up” with the wig – does she look happy?!  In another “dress up” session, the dog came away with [...]

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