On The Journey

March is coming in. In some places it’s a lion, in others it’s a lamb. Here in the sunny (I us the word loosely) South March has come in more like a wet dog. Our area has had the wettest fall and winter on record. The other day, I though I saw a large number of animals marching by in pairs.

Enough lame attempts at humor. Here are the links of the week:

Do you need an advocate?

Swimming against the current.

This is a good story.

What is in a name after all?

Funny signs.

It’s not our perfection.

Roots.

The age of anxiety.

What Jesus promises.

Interesting post for Lent.

Opinion piece from David Brooks.

He’s a rare one.

Here’s one for all the Pete Rose fans out there.

And, another one is gone.

Provocative article.

The reef.

Chaplain Mike on worship.

Wendell Berry.

God’s dream.

Have a blessed week!

After a three month hiatus, everyone’s favorite blog post is back! It’s time to take a look ate some of the best of the web. Enjoy.

New discoveries in Pompeii.

RIP Peter Tork.

What do you think? Are we?

Mad at God.

Broadway musicals.

The key to living, etc.

Small churches are hard to get rid of.

Do we really need 10,000?

Yeah, I think I’ll be skipping this one.

God and the architect.

Jason Thompson on love.

Geoff Holsclaw on twelve lies.

Keeping our eyes where they belong.

Good post from Fred Smith.

Michael Spencer on being a poor player.

Good post from Bob Edwards.

Have a blessed week!

For some, this is the week we pause to give thanks for all of the blessings God has given us. Others commemorate the time by eating too much, and then watching football or battling the crowds at all the stores. Some have a hard time coming up with things to be thankful for. It can be the beginning of a hard season for some. If you know someone who is struggling this time of year, try to spend some time with them and let them know that someone does care about them.

Here are the links:

Excellent article from Bruce Hillman.
Yelling at God? Yes.
Some good news.
Speaking of the caravan.
Officials are trying to figure out a way to stop this.

What we have in common.
Thoughtful piece by Wesley Hill.
This looks like a good idea.
Interesting article.
The problem with being perfect.

Not so sure about this.
Long, interesting, and a bit disturbing article.
Good post from Karl Vaters.
Good post from Bob Edwards.
Trading brunch for the Eucharist.

The thing with feathers.
Helpful thing to know.
There is a difference.
Good question.
A Thanksgiving prayer.

Have a blessed week!

It has been a rough week in parts of the country. The hatred and vitriol that has marked the country the past couple of years has gotten worse in the months leading up to the midterm elections. The worst dialogue and actions are being carried out by a minority of folks on either side. I pray that enough people wake up to the damage that is being done and refuse to listen to those that would further divide us.

On to the good stuff:

Screen dangers.
Sinners and saints.
Don’t be a Stepford Wife.
Satire? Maybe.
Good post on Halloween.

A warning.
Classic iMonk post on Reformation Day.
This is unfortunate.
Have you ever seen anything like this?
Most people go up the inside of a skyscraper. Not this guy.

You know, we really are a rather unimpressive bunch.
Best nature photos.
Interesting take.
Lessons learned.
Funny post.

A bit of history.
Reflections on Eugene Peterson.
Good post from Karl Vaters.
Good post from Bob Edwards.
Linchpin of our faith.

Have a blessed week!

It has been a bit chilly here in the sunny South this past week. The political ads are getting more numerous and nastier. It’s rare these days when a candidate gives you positive reasons why you should vote for them rather than negative reasons why the other candidate is evil. I don’t know how the elections are going to turn out, but no matter what happens, my calling as a follower of Jesus doesn’t change.

On to the real reason you are here. The links:

Happy happy?
Are you haunted?
Here is a very touching article.
We need more of this.
This is a problem.

Leaving Facebook.
Good article from Michelle Van Loon.
A vanishing occupation.
Sad news.
This could be a problem.

Evidently, it might not be an insurmountable problem.
Here is one place where the right and left are coming together, sort of.
Humblebrags.
Is the neighborhood the answer?
Good things from the grave.

Failing the grieving.
Five terms to stop misusing.
Passing of a hero.
Hidden messages.
Taking love for granted.

Have a blessed week!

This is the time of year that sports fans have a number of games to choose from. There is professional and college football, baseball, and pro basketball. College basketball teams have begun to practice for the upcoming season. This year’s official political campaign season mercifully ends in about a month, although it doesn’t seem, that it really never ends these days.

On to the good stuff:

Serious article from McSweeney’s.
Don’t forget eternity.
Good post from Donavon Riley.
The dad joke.
This is a good story.

Lawnmower? Really?
Amy Hollingsworth remembers Mr. Rogers.
Sarah Condon on reconciliation.
This is interesting.
Free range kids.

A bit of a look back.
I think this is going a bit too far.
Be careful taking those selfies.
This is what happens when birds over indulge.
Little did they know.

What your snack says about you.
Thinking bigger.
Another approach to politics.
Less is more.
Good post by Fred Smith.

Have a blessed week!