One of my favorite sayings in ministry is, “this is not about that.” That is, whatever the presenting issue is (a complaint about a tablecloth shortage for an upcoming dinner, for instance), is really about something else that won’t be as apparent (worries over finances that have resulted in no tablecloths). People decide it isContinue reading “Your Pastor Is Not a Scapegoat”
Author Archives: Jeff Nelson
Wonder and Whiskey Book Excerpt: Brand vs. Ethics
In honor of the band releasing a new album this month, below is an excerpt from Wonder and Whiskey: Insights on Faith from the Music of Dave Matthews Band. During a 1999 appearance on VH1 Storytellers, during which artists would not only play songs but also talk about the inspiration and meaning behind them, Matthews included “Christmas Song” in hisContinue reading “Wonder and Whiskey Book Excerpt: Brand vs. Ethics”
The Measure of a Day
A little over two years ago, I started a practice of tweeting every morning what day it was, followed by a reminder to just do that day. So for instance, with today being Tuesday, today’s tweet will read “It’s Tuesday. Just do Tuesday.” There may be a silly little flourish to it, but those fiveContinue reading “The Measure of a Day”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 