The Big Shawnbowski

So I’m not much of a bowler. Even after several months “competing” in a league, I’m averaging 130. My best game ever is a 175. If I string more than a couple of strikes together, something crazy is going on. Still, I’ve enjoyed my time participating in this men’s bowling league. I’ve enjoyed getting to meet guys […]

Strangers I Know

Most days I stop on my way into work and grab a drink. Almost always I stop at the same convenience store. As a result, I recognize the staff. Sometimes I even take the opportunity to talk with the folks who are busy stocking and checking and cleaning. Small world…I served as youth pastor to one of these young people once […]

Finding Your Place

Most Sundays I preach as part of a worship gathering. That means, most weeks I am preparing a message to be delivered come Sunday. There is prayer and scripture study and notes and discussion and a dozen more things that go into bringing a sermon to life. But…I’m not preaching today and I’m feeling a […]