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  • Geekz 2 Men

    The following letter was sent to several friends last Sunday to launch my new mailing list about Fathering Geeks into Authentic Manhood. See Read More for details.

  • Transformation as Fathering

    I’m beginning to see Faterhood as a(nother) unifying paradigm, bridging my personal, relational, professional, and social aspirations. For example, here’s a Father-centric definition of transformation.

  • Father to Geeks

    No devotionals this week either — I suspect I’m still at the foot of the mountain with the Israelites, waiting for Moses. I’ve continued to wrestle with what it means to be a Man of God, as well as a Father and a Husband. I’ve had some interesting pastoral experiences…

  • Hitchhiker’s Guide to Reconciliation

    Forgiveness is a topic I’ve been exploring a great deal lately — both individually and as part of various communities — as I believe it is an essential precondition for transformation. Here’s a talk I gave way back during my graduate years at Caltech; the key insight (which I’ve since…

  • What God Wants Most From Me

    Its been over a week since my last devotional. Partly traveling, but mostly a restless spirit. I think I finally understand why…

  • In Search of Real Manhood

    Today I attended a men’s conference in Reno, Nevada. This passage from the speaker’s website summarizes it pretty well…

  • Exodus 19:16-20:21 Not-So-Close Encounters

    Questions: To whom did God give His commands? How? Why? Where? Which? “Read More” to pursue answers.

  • Deuteronomy 5:6-5:22 Decalogical

    Questions: How do the Ten Commandments stack up as a universal standard of morality? Click “Read More” to pursue answers.

  • Exodus 19:1-19:25 The Mountain of God

    Questions: Why does God set apart a specific place to reveal Himself? How does He want us to approach Him? “Read More” to pursue answers.

  • Exodus 18:1-18:27 A Man Named Jethro

    Questions: What does Jethro teach Moses about being a man? In relation to balancing family, ministry, and work — as well as having humility? “Read More” to look for answers.

  • Exodus 17:1-17:16 Staff Strikes

    Abstract: Who’s striking? Against whom? With what? Who gets the glory, and why? Click “Read More” for details.

  • Exodus 16:1-16:36 Omer Pile

    Abstract: What is God teaching us by how He provides? Why do we not learn? Click “Read More” for details.

  • Exodus 15:1-15:27 Water You Singing About?

    Abstract: Why is God worthy of praise? Why do we forget so quickly? “Read More” for details.

  • Exodus 13:17-14:31 Between a Devil and the Deep Red Sea

    Why did God send the Israelites the long way around? Why snare them between Pharaoh and a dead end? “Read More” to explore.

  • What I Want Most

    Abstract: As our church works through its future plans, I’ve been thinking through what it means to be a Christian, and the purpose of being part of a church…

  • Exodus 12:37-13:16 Pass It On

    massive host… origin… anniversary… prescriptions… allegiance to Yahweh… not intrinsic merit… reinforces claim… next generation… hand, eyes, mouth… object lesson… strong hand of Yahweh…

  • Exodus 12:1-12:36 On The Lam’

    time of firsts… provides a lamb… perfection… blood… personal… forever… discipline… catechism… follows through… gives in… blessing… time to leave… urgency… bargaining chip… reversal… conquerors

  • Exodus 10:1-11:10 Stop Bugging Me

    takes responsibility… Judging… know Yahweh is God… pay the price… leadership… choices… conditions… humbles… darkest hour… dramatic exit… esteem… worth… differentiation… last words… wonders…

  • Transformational Politics

    Transformational politics, despite its new age flavor, has some interesting parallels with Transformational Christianity.

  • Exodus 9:1-9:35 Hail to the Chief

    that they may serve.. freedom to bind… plague on both your horses… manifesting God’s name… exalt ourselves, or God? …loyalty test… confess sins… repent… moot… interpret events… folly… failing…