Dirty Shame

I would like to read more specifics regarding your...

2012-06-03T20:24:03.893-06:00

I would like to read more specifics regarding your thoughts about the downturn in our churches from hope to bitterness. I think I know what you are saying but I am not sure. If you have an article in your archives, it would be helpful

So very much looking forward to this. When does it...

2011-08-04T06:23:58.548-06:00

So very much looking forward to this. When does it release? Reading the Ragamuffin Gospel, among other books of his, and seeing him speak in Charleston, SC, several years ago, have profoundly influenced me. Brennan changed my life (though typing the words here seem so trite and small in comparison to the real and significant impact his message had on me).

Thank you, Adam...I hope to visit the Shame one of...

2011-06-02T11:56:31.847-06:00

Thank you, Adam...I hope to visit the Shame one of these days...glad to know you'll be checking in from time to time on the other side.

Grace,
John

Thanks for the words here, John. I've been a s...

2011-06-02T10:18:53.063-06:00

Thanks for the words here, John. I've been a stealth reader and a very appreciative one to be sure. I grew up not too far from the Dirty Shame in NW Montana. The title of this blog got my attention but the words kept me coming back. I'll be following at the new site.

Absolutely, my good friend...absolutely.

2011-05-29T12:46:07.886-06:00

Absolutely, my good friend...absolutely.

lots of life and laughter and persnickety-ness (is...

2011-05-29T11:32:33.562-06:00

lots of life and laughter and persnickety-ness (is that a word) on these pages. I hope you'll leave them around, like a good book on the shelf you can return to (we can return to) when we feel the need to remember.

Am so looking forward to reading this one.

2011-05-28T01:31:15.141-06:00

Am so looking forward to reading this one.

Only John Blase could turn a Trisuit into hight ar...

2011-05-27T14:13:10.039-06:00

Only John Blase could turn a Trisuit into hight art.

Please keep reminding us about the release day! Ca...

2011-05-26T12:20:54.028-06:00

Please keep reminding us about the release day! Can't wait.

I appreciate Brennan, but I'm more interested ...

2011-05-26T08:06:46.848-06:00

I appreciate Brennan, but I'm more interested to read how you've told the story. It will be wonderful, I know.

I can hardly wait until October to read this. I ca...

2011-05-24T20:45:27.016-06:00

I can hardly wait until October to read this. I can not imagine a better author for this project than you, John.

LURVE HIM!!!!! He had me at ragamuffin .

2011-05-24T20:40:23.588-06:00

LURVE HIM!!!!! He had me at ragamuffin .

Appreciate this blog, John. You have caused me to ...

2011-05-23T09:21:43.109-06:00

Appreciate this blog, John. You have caused me to hesitate as I pick up a stone for throwing. This blog has done this for me more than once; your observations offer a way to lighten the religous yoke I often make for myself - and others.
"The dearth of imagination in our collective faith never ceases to amaze me...as does the short leash of mercy we extend one to another. Oink."
Oink and Amen. Scriptural truth is vital for life, but we can't use truth as weapon to destroy - if we do, who would be left standing?

Soooo coool. Just like you.

2011-05-18T20:23:59.245-06:00

Soooo coool. Just like you.

It is obvious that you Love your children... and,...

2011-05-18T14:10:42.559-06:00

It is obvious that you Love your children... and, that you teach them what is important to you. Therefore, our Lord will bless you and your family. It is heartwarming to read your thoughts.

Glad you were eating Grape Nut Flakes and not Holy...

2011-05-17T19:28:55.922-06:00

Glad you were eating Grape Nut Flakes and not Holy Flakes or Christ-E-O's. The former lack substance. The latter's too serious.

Man, this is good stuff. I remember why I like stopping by here. A Baptist born and reared, non-denom regular, Catholic holy day patron thanks you for this post, man. Great, great, grace.

It's all good, we're all one~ John 17:21, ...

2011-05-15T23:46:09.923-06:00

It's all good, we're all one~ John 17:21, Eph 4:4-6
It blesses me to watch our kids grow in faith. Thx for sharing.
God bless you guys!

As a life-long Lutheran that has been flavored thr...

2011-05-15T18:44:26.730-06:00

As a life-long Lutheran that has been flavored through many different avenues I commend your son for this step. And I commend you for having ears that hear. Now where did you say you buy your Grape Nuts?!

Were those Grape Nuts in a specially marked box?

2011-05-15T18:20:06.522-06:00

Were those Grape Nuts in a specially marked box?

You have good reason to be proud, John. Here'...

2011-05-15T17:41:07.878-06:00

You have good reason to be proud, John.

Here's a recipe I'm interested in: Let those Baptist, Catholic, Non-denom, Anglican flavors meld with Lutheran taters into a fragrant, simmering stew. What kind of cook would the Spirit be if all the flavor came from spuds? Can you say "bland?"

Beautiful. Woof.

2011-05-15T17:11:29.799-06:00

Beautiful. Woof.

Thanks for stopping by, Austin...yes, Winn is a go...

2011-05-14T21:00:38.493-06:00

Thanks for stopping by, Austin...yes, Winn is a good man.

John, thank you for sharing this. I love these lin...

2011-05-14T19:15:52.350-06:00

John, thank you for sharing this. I love these lines:

that day roses will no longer
need rain as the tears of men
will do just fine.

So poignant and ripe with meaning. I also love that this was for Winn, it made me think of him as I read it.

Mark, Good to hear from you...stay warm.

2011-05-14T18:50:12.940-06:00

Mark,
Good to hear from you...stay warm.

Pilgrim, I really feel the good folk of 'Geth&...

2011-05-14T18:46:54.324-06:00

Pilgrim, I really feel the good folk of 'Geth' should hear that word at every turn...consider yourself commissioned.