"Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing." - Clive James

Summers are for World Cups - looking forward to this one!

Pretty proud of my alma mater and the bold steps they are taking to do things differently! As always - Go Hope! open.spotify.com/episode/6pNcNN…

On this very lovely late afternoon in the beginning of autumn, I savor this just a bit more because I’m drinking this #hereinhannover without an easy way to restock my favorite New Holland Brewing beverage.

If you like thinking deeply about youth ministry & talking to others that do too then check out iasym.org/manchester2024 - it promises to be a great conference. Currently we've more from USA booked in than anywhere else. I like most Americans but we need some balance here people!

Pastoring in an international community is not for the faint of heart at the moment. Prayers abound for peace in so many areas of the world. Come Lord Jesus.

Turns out there is nothing in the world quite like a rugby official. So polite. So clear in communicating. Huh. #rugbyworldcup2023

Full schedule for Manchester conference now available. Still time to book in. Two weeks left to book with full hotel option. One month left for booking with no hotel option. iasym.org/resources/Docu…

One part of the tragedy unfolding in Israel/Gaza is a whole new generation of children traumatized, their brains and bodies struggling to survive, autonomically queued to fight mode… generational trauma with no seeming end… a gruesome cycle of violence. Lord have mercy.

Wait - for the last two games Kai Havertz has played left back for Deutschland. But he plays forward for Arsenal? 🤔 Either Arteta is a super genius or he might have some things to think about in terms of player positions.

Another fascinating paper IASYM from Mark Scanlan Ruth Lukabyo Gretchen SchoonTanis on the historical threads of YM in young life (US), Ivf (aus) and crusaders (uk) drawing out: 1. Charismatic leaders 2. Key kids 3. Fun 4. Wider influence And what this means for the future

Couldn’t have said it better. 💞🙌

Different country. Same outcome.

Tess Ward Celtic Wheel Wednesday Ashes #AshWednesday2024

The Call for Papers for the Ecclesiology and Ethnography Durham Conference has just been published ecclesiologyandethnography.net/event/durham-c…

I post a quote of the week on my work Facebook page, this is today's...

Congratulations to Granit Xhaka for his Bundesliga victory - it provides a small glimmer of joy on a day when Arsenal stumbles. Once a Gooner always a Gooner!

Grateful for some time in the land of the tulip combined with sand and dune grass and fresh water. ❤️

Wondering if I can wear my Arsenal shirt under my vestments tomorrow as I lead worship. Too much? It is red which puts it in liturgically correct colors for Pentecost. Asking for a friend. 😎 #COYG

Grateful my friends the Hovingtons (and everyone in Vienna) are safe - and super grateful the church provided a safe and healing space. The church isn’t always that for people but thanks for coming through this time.