Monthly Archives: February 2009

No, I’m Serious…

Posted on February 25, 2009 by brianmpei

Connected with some friends today and momentarily slipped into an old familiar story. I’ve had this idea for a really long time about how leadership in the Church is supposed to work. I’ve spoken it out loud a few times … Continue reading →

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Lifus Interruptus

Posted on February 18, 2009 by brianmpei

Thanks for checking back here and seeing if I’m still alive. Life has gotten a little crazy and all my creative energy is currently being funneled in different directions. I’ll resume regular posts next week after I get back from … Continue reading →

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I’m Bad

Posted on February 13, 2009 by brianmpei

Got a phone call from M late last week. I’d had a visit from J who is M’s BFF. J was looking for some food. It wasn’t an odd request because we keep a pantry here where I live out … Continue reading →

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A Slice of Adversity

Posted on February 11, 2009 by brianmpei

Here’s an excerpt from the book I reviewed yesterday. It will give you a taste for how the book flows and some of the insights you’ll find in it. Two of my favourite lines come almost at the end of … Continue reading →

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As Sparks Fly Up…

Posted on February 10, 2009 by brianmpei

Today I’m reviewing my recent read: The Power of Adversity: Tough Times Can Make You Stronger, Wiser, and Better by Al Weatherhead and Fred Feldman Bottom line:“Adversity” reads like a biographical book of proverbs. (…and that’s a good thing.) I … Continue reading →

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It’s All About Who You Know

Posted on February 9, 2009 by brianmpei

I’ve been thinking for the last few days about who I know in comparison to the people Jesus hung out with. There’s a place in Jesus’ story where the “bad guys” remark that he hangs out with tax collectors and … Continue reading →

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Loose Ends

Posted on February 4, 2009 by brianmpei

I’ve got a few problems but one that I struggle with is my inability to finish a story that I’ve started. You can ask and my wife will confirm that I don’t have this problem with projects around the house. … Continue reading →

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Here’s What I’m Thinking About This A.M.

Posted on February 3, 2009 by brianmpei

Pete Rollins has this posted at his blog and it’s what I’m thinking about this a.m. My Confession: I deny the Resurrection I am four days into my ‘Lessons’ tour and so far loving it. My time to date has … Continue reading →

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You’ve Probably Heard This One Before…

Posted on February 2, 2009 by brianmpei

As Saint Bob once sang, “The times they are a changin’.” And if we don’t acknowledge this this afternoon we’ll be redundant by this evening. To our peril we’ve kept our heads down and refused to deal with stuff that … Continue reading →

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