Jan
19
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Does Church Need an Octane Boost?

Does Church Need an Octane Boost?

Got 10mins? Check out this video. I promise it’s not a hardship, even if you don’t like motorcycles. It’s beautifully shot, and tells a great story. It [...]

Jan
12
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True. Still.

True. Still.

Someone I know posted this Albert Schweitzer quote on Facebook: “Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.” I don’t know [...]

Jan
10
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I’ve Got the Powah…?

I’ve Got the Powah…?

In church, who really has the capacity to make decisions? If you pay heed to any number of vocal leaders, you will come to believe that you [...]

Dec
2
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3 Key Steps to Establishing a Culture

3 Key Steps to Establishing a Culture

I’ve watched a ton of pastors, leaders and pundits wring their hands about a lack of alignment. They’ve perceived the problem. They’ve even perhaps named the problem. [...]

Nov
30
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Not the Usual “Cheerful Giving” Schtick

Not the Usual “Cheerful Giving” Schtick

All my life, the church has preached the “God loves a cheerful giver” verse (2 Corinthians 9:7) from one approach. A slap. Actually, a double-slap. “You’re not [...]

Nov
24
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Tell Me a Story

Tell Me a Story

I’ve been having a number of conversations about this recently, and I wonder if anyone would be brave and generous to share on the subject here on [...]

Nov
23
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A Philosophy of Charity

A Philosophy of Charity

It’s confession time: I don’t generally feel good about giving. Perhaps that’s because I grew up in Africa surrounded by need that no amount of giving can [...]

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  • Under the Traffic
    One of the shoots that got lost in the rebuilding of this photoblog is this one that I really liked from an underpass. This constantly changes with the expression of artists in a hidden corner of urbanity. The costume really … Continue reading → […]
  • Queen of Hearts or Little Red Riding Hood, You Decide!
    We had an idea to shoot a set of pictures referencing the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland. But as the shoot progressed, it sort of took on the innocent feel of Little Red Riding Hood. You know, I … Continue reading → […]
  • Lighting Workshop Results
    I had the privilege of taking in a lighting workshop with Dwayne Girvan of DG Photography. What a great time of informal, practical instruction with Dwayne sharing tips on his lighting techniques, and how to use studio lighting. And there’s … Continue reading → […]

Reading List

Pursuing Christ. Creating Art.
by Gary Molander
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When Helping Hurts
by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
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My Neighbor's Hymnal
Jeff Keuss
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28 Stories of AIDS in Africa
Stephanie Nolen
(in process)
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Sticky Teams
by Larry Osborne
(in process)
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Outspoken
Tim Schraeder and Kevin D Hendricks