Vulnerability. A word that strikes fear into the hearts of men. There is something terrifying about being emotionally naked in front of others. Throughout my life, I've had a closet full of emotional turtlenecks that I've only recently began to purge. Don't worry - I'm not replacing them with any hoochie-mama shirts where I let … Continue reading Take a Flying Leap
Tag: Bob Goff
Crushing
It is no secret that I have a major (bordering on fanatical) human crush on Bob Goff. And to be honest, nearly every person I know who has met Bob or read his book, Love Does, is crushing on him, too. Why? Because Bob is attractive. Oh, yes - I am definitely a sucker for … Continue reading Crushing
Do For One
This is the sermon I shared on May 27, 2012, at First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, MO Title: Do For One What You Wish You Could Do For Everyone Text: Mark 1:35-45 In 1998 in Fort Worth, Texas, Ron Hall, a white, wealthy art dealer met Denver Moore, a black, homeless drifter. Ron’s wife, Debbie, had … Continue reading Do For One
Why I Won't Win a Nobel Peace Prize
One of my most favorite Twitter feeds is Bob Goff (@bobgoff). Bob is the founder and president of Restore International, a non-profit organization that pursues audacious ways to restore justice to children and the poorest of the poor around the world. Restore is comprised of a dedicated group of people committed to ending human rights abuses … Continue reading Why I Won't Win a Nobel Peace Prize
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