We have all done it: chased donkeys. Not literally chased donkeys. (Though I imagine that anyone who actually has chased a donkey has a good story about it.) But we have all gone looking for something, trying to find a donkey, but somehow ended up finding something entirely different. We go to college looking for an [...]
Entries from April 2008
April 23, 2008
Thinking like a Bishop: General Conference Primer
If you liked my last post then you will want to read this. Using the same quote from Wesley, the Bishops of the extended cabinet posted their thoughts from it. Better written than my and probably deeper than my analysis, but it does make me happy to know that I think like a Bishop. Here [...]
April 19, 2008
Will We Finally Heed Wesley’s Warning? A Suggested Prescription for the United Methodist Church
The picture on the top of my blog is a picture of the life size (all 5′ 3″ ) of John Wesley. Along with the statue is a plaque with this quote, “I am not afraid that the people called Methodists should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid [...]
April 17, 2008
Now, what? A look into the UM Church
I love the United Methodist Church. There I said it, and I mean it. Now that doesn’t mean I love every aspect or decision of the church, but the capital-C Church is one area that God has given me a passion for. Now, while I don’t believe the UM Church is for everyone, I do [...]
April 14, 2008
Wrigleyville: Our first trip to Wrigley
It’s been almost two weeks since Heather and I visited Wrigley Field. So, it is past time for a blog, but I guess I wanted to just hold those memories in my mind as long as I could. It’s interesting being a Cubs fan. I’ve been one now for 17 years. People often ask me [...]
April 8, 2008
What will Bill Self do? A (mostly) balanced look at OSU and KU
There is no doubt that Bill Self is the number 1 candidate for the OSU job. Why would they have not talked to anyone else for one week after Sean Sutton resigned? Bill Self is their first option, and needless to say their best option. There is also no doubt that they will get their [...]
April 6, 2008
A 2-day Adventure to Chicago.
Heather and I just visited Chicago for the first time earlier this week during our Spring Break. We left at 6:30 A.M. on Tues. the 1st and got back in town at 1:30 early, early Thursday morning. It was a great, quick trip! A little background on why we decided to go. About a month [...]
