I'm reposting two fun iPhone snapshots from Tim Snyder at the new Netzer Co-op digs at First English Lutheran in Austin. Jonny Baker might need to further repost for one of his Worship Tricks. Tim writes: "…This is why you......

two of my stations of the cross from last year.i miss that harmony guitar.photographed by reallivepreacher Station 10: Jesus is Crucified (detail on right) Station 14: Jesus is Laid in the Tomb (detail on right)i'm available by commission to finish......

a preview of my show at Viva Books Café this Sunday (12-6), PLEASE come; if you see something you think you might like, email me and I can get you more detailed pix. sorry the reference shots aren't better. These......

Conversations with Phyllis TickleFaith in the 21st Century: The Emerging LandscapeConversations about Christ-following in the 21st Century with one of the most compelling voices on religious life. Phyllis Tickle has her finger on the pulse of the faith community in......

Jesus Christ: "If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven." Sounds One Of Those Dirty, Wealth Redistributing Socialists To Me. [via] talk amongst yourselves שָ�לוֹ�...

So like I said, Amy and I just got back from eight days in California. Click for a first gallery (more to come) It was wonderful on so many levels. First and foremost? Time alone to rediscover, enjoy and relax with Amy. A celebration of fifteen years of marriage. The weather and the flights and food...

this weekend we had the second in our summer Franciscan retreat series. These are more or less identical to the Franciscan retreats we do for our own church family, but we host folks from around the country. And there are no spiritual prerequisites to coming; as one woman said recently, "I'm a ...

Was thinking about incomplete projects today. All our best-intentioned efforts. Things I've said 'yes' to — because I'm wired to say 'yes' … then set aside for many reasons.  play, pause. play, pause. Not so much aborted because the thing didn't have merit,but maybe more because something e...

This summer we're hosting free Franciscan retreats at the church. Here's more of my account of the retreat, interrupted slightly by a wedding I'm attending in San Marcos... 5:15 p.m. -- 6:02 p.m. Here I am, driving like a maniac to get inside the sanctuary before the bride starts walking down the ai...

believe it or not, back in 1990 i was a young, relatively thin and tan summer counselor at singing hills, the elementary-school-aged summer camp at laity lodge youth camp (LLYC) — an amazing 1900-acre encampment nestled in a canyon along the frio river. that's me in the white hat. there i taught 6...