Tag Archives: Materialism

The Man Ty Osman

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

And don’t let anyone put you down because you’re young. Teach believers with your life: by word, by demeanor, by love, by faith, by integrity (1 Timothy 4:12, The Message) I will never forget Ty Osman. I think about him … Continue reading →

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“What is truth?”

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

When Pilate asked Jesus what is truth he honestly meant the question. I think I’m somewhere between Pilate and Jesus in my own quest for sanity. I lean heavily on the side of Jesus because, unlike Pilate, and without being … Continue reading →

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Room In The Inn

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Nashville Catholics, Protestants and Evangelicals participate in a homeless outreach called Room In The Inn. We do it through our denominations. I was an inn keeper last night. It was the last night for the winter season. Men assemble downtown … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Ty

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

It’s remarkable what happens when you submit to the love of God. Nothing epic has happened in my life, yet the day to day happenings show me God is wooing me like a lover. Honesty and transparency I learned from … Continue reading →

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Simple Abundance Part II

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

When I checked out at Rhino with Sarah Ban Breathnach’s book the lady behind the counter mentioned there had been a man’s version of Simple Abundance on the shelf. I told her it was still over there. Ban Breathnach wrote … Continue reading →

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Simple Abundance

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

So I’m leaving the Farmer’s Market area of Nashville headed south toward Broadway, and I cut south through the Gulch down 12th to the Rhino bookstore. I’m a frequent visitor to this classic bookstore in an age of ebooks on … Continue reading →

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Comparison Is Bad

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

Comparison is the enemy of contentment. -Doug Berny I shared with our small group that one of the biggest obstacles I face is in comparing myself to others. God doesn’t do that. Being part of the Vine as a branch … Continue reading →

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