Geoffrey Holsclaw
“I watch football so I don’t have to think about politics.” Many people express this sentiment when it comes to sports and entertainment. I recently heard it again in reference to President Trump’s weekend remarks about NFL players who protest police violence against African Americans by kneeling during the national anthem. Unsurprisingly, Trump’s remarks prompted […]
Think before you act. Don’t just act. Don’t just react. Slow down, think it through, reflect and plan. We are all told this. It’s what I tell me kids. But is this right? Thought wastes time. It’s dangerous. Thought takes time. And it takes energy. The more you think the more blood your brain needs, […]
For all those visual learners who need to see it to understand it. This is the “Other Bridge Illustration.” And yes, I drew these while at Starbucks. (David Fitch and I did an entire podcast on this topic if you are interested.) The Original Bridge Illustration But first we must talk about the Original Bridge […]
Forgetting Jesus’s Humanity When we don’t remember the humanity of Jesus we tend to forget our own. Pastors and theologians are quick to emphasize the humanity of Jesus, that he is the full revelation of God, that he manifests God’s glory, that he embodies God’s presence in the world—all of which I of course agree […]
I’ve never been wrong. Being wrong suggests weakness, stupidity, or incompetence. And to be weak, stupid, or incompetent would be devastating. So, thankfully, I’ve never been wrong. It is not just that I need to be right. I AM right—and you are wrong. Sorry that you are wrong. But that is just the way it […]
In honor of this great time of year, I bring you “Church Stats: Advanced Analytics” (developed through a fabulous team somewhere on Facebook, but I can’t find the thread—how’s that for giving credit). Stat Categories As a review, there are three major categories we track with our propriatary stats system: Service Time: This is a […]
Jesus is love. But he sometimes seems like such a jerk. Jesus is kind. But calls out his disciples. Jesus is compassionate. But gets all cranked up about stuff. It’s complicated. A woman pleads for the healing of her daughter and Jesus talks about how scrapes shouldn’t be thrown to dogs. A dad ask for […]
“A gospel shout And a gospel song: Life is short But God is long!” Langston Hughes, from “Tambourines” The aftermath of hurricane Harvey and the approach of Irma, the repeal of DACA by President Trump, disasters all around the world, the rise of North Korea and return of nuclear fear—on our own, in the face of these […]
