The Peace of Wild Things
Earlier this month Wendell Berry, the famed poet, novelist, essayist, and social commentator, passed away. His work had a tremendous impact and will continue to do so for years and years to come. Below is one of my favorite poems from Berry and one of my favorite quotes…
Read More“It’s an Opportunity”
Yesterday, I preached at a congregation that is currently going through a preacher search. This congregation used to be comprised of several hundred members; now, for a host of reasons, they are less than a hundred. As I spoke to several of the members, they were openly apologetic,…
Read MoreWhat’s Next for TCC?
If you’ve been reading along with me, then you know I recently started a new job as President of Strata Leadership. Strata is an executive coaching, leadership development, and business consulting company that partners with its national and international clients to help them achieve their desired outcomes. So,…
Read MoreMr. President (Not Really)
So, something completely unexpected happened this summer… Out of the blue one day in June, the outgoing President of Strata Leadership, an executive coaching and leadership development company with national and international clients, reached out and urged me to consider replacing her by becoming Strata’s new president. I…
Read More25
25 years ago Cooper Hammer Tugman was born into the world as an answer to prayer, a beacon of light, and a sign of hope. While his heart eventually gave out, his “heart” still beats… So, today, I remember that he was here. He was here…and he was…
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