Nuff said: Pastor ponderings

“Nuff said” is a collection of saved entries from across the interwebs. Here are some interesting, provocative and fun things for your reading and viewing. This particular entry focuses on pastors and offers tips for encouraging your pastor and tips for pastors surviving ministry for the long haul.

The inspirational quote

That inspirational quote? It's really stupid. Think about it before you crochet it on your pillow - or post it on social media. It doesn't matter how pretty you wrap it up.

Movie with Aaron: 10 Cloverfield Lane

This is my first collaborative (kind of) movie review effort about "10 Cloverfield Lane." It was posted in its entirety on Aaron Peck's blog. Before I embark on this new blogging direction of movie reviews, let me offer a few caveats. I have a very lowbrow approach to movies that causes much disdain among family, friends and coworkers...

Fighting sick

I don't know if anyone else tries to fight off being sick, but here's my phases of fighting sick. It includes trying to trick my body, denial, and finally assuming the fetal position.

Rushing for relevance

The formula for more blog traffic is to post about current issues and events, but I resist the temptation even though I want the traffic/notice/popularity.

Nuff said: Impractical Jokers save the day, Watch Pompeii get destroyed, How to deal with crisis, How to reach millennials, Blacksburg Winter Storm aerial footage, 9 reasons the church need to reach college students

“Nuff said” is a collection of saved entries from across the interwebs. Here are some interesting, provocative and fun things for your reading and viewing: “How a Bunch of ‘Impractical Jokers’ Helped Me Overcome the Isolation of Grief“ Valerie Dunham…

I choose joy

It's far to easy to allow circumstances to determine our happiness and shape our attitude. By focusing on truth instead of circumstances, we will find joy.