Six Year Old

Six Year Old

“Six Year Old” Adapted from Chasing the Sage, by Bud LambThe BIG IDEAI was in denial about how it was for me growing up. I minimized the physical and emotional abuse, became numb to the shame and the conditional love. The following poem, written in my early 40’s, was...
Aging Well

Aging Well

Aging Well” Adapted from Chasing the Sage, by Bud LambThe BIG IDEANone of the qualities of the Christian (sage) life can be learned out of a book. Something more like apprenticeship is required; being around someone who, out of years of devoted discipline, shows us by...
“The Lord Knows Where I Am” with Cliff Stabler

“The Lord Knows Where I Am” with Cliff Stabler

“Lord, you…know everything I do…You see me whether I am working or resting; you know all my actions.” Psalms 139: 1-3 TEV Carole and I needed cash in West Africa and a local Christian took us to the bank. We stood inside with sweat streaming...
Why, What, & How: How

Why, What, & How: How

This is the final episode in a series.Previously we took a 30,000 foot look at three words which run in the background of our thinking and doing.O God – show me how to live well.Psalm 143:8 paraphraseWe begin with ‘Why’ because it reveals our hidden motivations...
Why, What, & How: What

Why, What, & How: What

This is Part 3 of four in a series I’m calling “Why, What, & How.” Previously we took a 30,000 foot look at three words which run in the background of our thinking and doing. Given that our spiritual (internal) dynamics fuel everything we do with our head, heart,...
Why, What, & How: Why?

Why, What, & How: Why?

This is Part 2 of four blog posts and podcasts in a series I’m calling “What, Why, & How.” In the first, we took a 30,000-foot look at three words that run in the background of our thinking and doing. Given that our spiritual (internal) dynamics fuel everything we...