scoey's conundrum

I spent 10 years of my life as a volunteer & vocational youth worker… & know firsthand the very real pressure that exists in wanting, needing to be ‘cool’ in the eyes of the students that one is working with.
And yes, the video is over-the-top. But I bet while you watch it, you just MIGHT [...]

With props to David Hayward – check out his blog & art site HERE to experience a thought provoking & refreshing (read: challenging) approach to life in its fullness…

This afternoon after work, I went for a 4 mile run – nice & invigorating, especially after the sun the went down. (Read: invigorating means It was icy-cold.) Fortunately, I made sure to dress for the weather, meaning that my little ears, hands, & feet were all ably cared for & amply covered by the [...]

Last night I helped to officiate at my first liturgical wedding. My cousin Justin was married – the girl he married is Catholic, & wanted to get married in the church she grew up in… her CCD teacher (Deacon Bob) & I were chosen by to be the officiants, with both of us representing the [...]

Plucky’s Pixie Post reminded me of a ‘drive-by’ funkiness that I experienced not too long ago.
A guy, in Christian leadership, that I see about 4 times a year came up to me after one of the events that we both happened to be attending. All of my lifetime interactions with this individual had been at [...]

If you don’t read Naked Pastor, I’d recommend it. Thought provoking, questioning, maddening, inspiring…
A recent gem…

You had to suspect it, & now its been confirmed… Problem pastors…
Sorry bout it.

It’s a common & current topic at our staff table…
Next to Jesus, God and relevant, “community” is the most popular Christian word. The challenge though is it’s a lot easier to say than it is to build. If creating one was as easy as renting a blow up jumping toy for kids and offering a [...]

For Shontell
You’ll thank me later.