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Where’s My Cool Iron Suit – Following Jesus when You Feel Vulnerable
Ahh, the life of a Christian writer. In the wake of my father’s death four short weeks ago, I’ve been blind-sided by unprecedented family upheaval on top of the fresh grief. All this in the midst of speaking and promotion for my new book, The Art of Hard Conversations. It’s left me feeling exposed and …[ read more ]
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And the Chariot You Rode in On, Sir!
If I was in a war, I would want a horse. Just sayin’. In the movies, the warriors with the most power in battle, the ones who make it out alive – these guys are the ones on horseback. I would want a large, well-trained, battle-tested horse that was committed to me and could run …[ read more ]
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My Father, My Agent, the Men of Issachar, and Jackie Chan
Change. Six letters that inspire either thrill or fear. We thrill to change we initiate and fear change thrust upon us. That’s just how we roll. But when it comes to change, I’ve learned unexpected lessons from some everyday people and everyday lessons from some unexpected people. Take my father, Fred Stanley, a firefighter for …[ read more ]