Friday Five

What I’m Reading: The Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei, by John Stevens

Where I’m sleeping: Lake Granbury, in the Paravel Lake House

What I’m writing: about spiritual practices and how they change us

A quote that I’ve been enjoying: “Someone once asked me what I would write if I only had six words for my autobiography. Here’s what I came up with: What if we weren’t afraid anymore?” (Bob Goff, twitter)

Special treat: Playing with two sweet granddaughters this week in our house in Midland

What I’m Reading: Pops: Fatherhood in Pieces, by Michael Chabon

A quote that I’ve been enjoying: “I am convinced that every time a worship leader deletes “Ebenezer” from “Come Thou Fount,” an archangel sharpens his sword.” (Russell Moore, Onward)

What I’m practicing: Summertime, by George Gershwin

What I’m looking forward to using: my new iPad Pro, which I plan to use for reading and practicing music

What I'm signing up for: Two summer cycling events ... Cyclefest (in Ft. Davis, Texas) and Blazin' Saddle (in Granbury, Texas)

Friday Five

What I’m Reading: Pops: Fatherhood in Pieces, by Michael Chabon

A quote that I’ve been enjoying: “I am convinced that every time a worship leader deletes “Ebenezer” from “Come Thou Fount,” an archangel sharpens his sword.” (Russell Moore, Onward)

What I’m practicing: Summertime, by George Gershwin

What I’m looking forward to using: my new iPad Pro, which I plan to use for reading and practicing music

What I'm signing up for: Two summer cycling events ... Cyclefest (in Ft. Davis, Texas) and Blazin' Saddle (in Granbury, Texas)

Friday Five

What I’m Reading: Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity, by Nabeel Qureshi

Quote That’s Been On My Mind: “We suffer more often in imagination than in reality” …  Tim Ferris (quoting Seneca the Younger, famous Stoic writer, in his TED Talk)

Movie I’m enjoying: Dan in Real Life

Music I’m digging: Do You Wanna Do Nothing With Me? by Lawrence

Recent indulgence: ice cream, whenever I cycle at least ten miles and the temperature exceeds 95*F

Friday Five

This is an idea I borrowed from Tim Ferris ... a list of five things I’m enjoying or pondering.

What I’m Reading: Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, by Carlo Ronelli

Quote That’s Been On My Mind: “We always have good reasons for doing nothing.” … John le Carre (The Honourable Schoolboy)

What I’m Practicing: Doxy, by Sonny Rollins

Most Recent Purchase: Four bookcases for my office

Current Project: Cyndi and I launched our own 40-Day Challenges on June 1; we each have our own list of things to do each day. Here is mine: (1) get up at 6:00 am, (2) write at least 10:00, (3) practice music at least 10:00, (4) pray through my prayer cards, and (5) keep a daily food journal.