Cowboy types

From my notes:

1. Ranch Cowboys - Day Workers


2. Rodeo Cowboys - Bull Riders, Calf Ropers, Barrell Racers


3. Horse Cowboys - Trail Riders


4. Cowboys @ Heart - Western wear, C&W music


5. Country Cowboys - Windshield cowboy

"GoBackers"
"OneTimers"

Best quote:

Are you sick 'n tired of being sick 'n tired?

cowboys

I attended a "Cowboy Church School" this weekend at Truett Seminary hosted by the Baptist General Convention of Texas. More to follow. For now...

The Code of the West

1. Live each day with courage.


2. Take pride in your work.


3. Always finish what you start.


4. Do what has to be done.


5. Be tough, but fair.


6. When you make a promise, keep it.


7. Ride for the brand.


8. Talk less, and say more.


9. Remember that some things aren't for sale.


10. Know where to draw the line.

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what happens...

what happens when a gifted Christian’s only experience is in the modern institutional church?

- Frank Viola

... it's a great question

creating safe places

The group granted us permission to help them connect the dots of their story with the Grand Story. We had created a safe place on their territory where life was lived by their code of conduct. Each night I prayed behind their back and then told them to their face over a morning bagel.

Creating safe places offers nothing new or beyond the model Jesus gave us almost 2,000 years ago. God became flesh and joined the indigenous practices of His culture. Now it's our time to embed the message of Jesus into the emerging culture of our day.

- Fred Peatross

Read more of this great article...

...heretic

Last time I checked people weren’t rejecting institutional religion because they don’t like the ambience; they’re rejecting it because they don’t relate to the message, the ideas, or the concepts it advances about God and life.

- Spenser Burke

Catch the interview and a couple of reviews of Spenser's book, Heretic's Guide to Eternity...

MIA or The Hamster in the Wheel

Not that I have a large audience reading my blog. Especially since I've been so busy and haven't posted lately...

Congratulations to James and Laura Bush! 25 years of marriage; new house; new job.

Though we arrived late to the party, we still got to see Stephen and Jen, Sarah, and Chris. Plus we got to see the Edwards briefly: Brent, Sherry, Liesl, and Krista.

It just reminded me of how much time has slipped away and some of the unfinished business that I've undertaken. I've not done a very good job of balancing work, family, and ministry lately.

I'll try to do better...