April 6, 2012 at 9:18 am, by Rich Kirkpatrick
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.
(Isaiah 53:5, NIV)
One theological term is historically center in Evangelical circles: penal substitutionary atonement. The idea is that Jesus exchanged his life in order to satisfy the penalty of sin that I would have had to pay. Jesus could pay it because he lived without sin. He was not just divine, but fully human. So, the cross is where the debt of the lineage I inherited from Adam is ended and a wealth of the lineage of being a son of God inherits life. Read more →
April 4, 2012 at 2:36 pm, by Rich Kirkpatrick
I neglected a friend and have to publicly acknowledge my wrongs. Here is my open letter.
Dear Messy Desk,
You are beautiful just as you are. When you are clean, I cannot find what I need, where I need it, and when I need it. You simply work for me! Your appearance speaks of activity, productivity, and hopefully brilliant creativity. In our relationship, only I can appreciate you fully. Underneath the papers, there is a lost pencil. Behind the stapler, my glasses are found. No one can see what I see, Messy Desk.
So, I apologize for those that walk by you and scowl, frown, and object. They have no idea of who you are. They see disorganization while I see genius. They speak of wasted time, while I see dreams coming to reality. You know what its like to be misunderstood. In that, we are kindreds. I should have defended you more vigorously.
Finally, I want to thank you. What a friend you have been to me all these years. Forgive me for the times I tried to tidy you up and change you. And, accept my apology for thinking you should be any other way. Why would anyone who really knows you want to change you? You are perfect, my Messy Desk. Now, one last thing. Where did I put my pencil?
Regards,
Rich
April 2, 2012 at 8:55 am, by Rich Kirkpatrick
No matter your vocation, if you are a creative you will face all sorts things because of your unique filter on life. This is true in the workplace where your work producing music, creating graphic layouts, or designing experiences is not what everyone else does in your office–even if you don’t have an office. Here are five people you will face and how to win them over.
- Anesthetized Aesthetic: This person means well, as most do. The rub is that they show the signs of understanding aesthetics, but because of being told they couldn’t draw in the second grade they are rarely moved by things like design. Lack of creative confidence is the issue. Your job is to awaken the inner artist by encouraging and valuing the creativity you notice in them. “Bob, I did not know you liked to cook?. Nice!” Acknowledge their resonance with your creative work and earn an advocate. Read more →
March 30, 2012 at 1:29 pm, by Rich Kirkpatrick
Trayvon Martin, Kony, and almost anything you see on the 5-o-clock news and cable news outlets, blogs, and twitter prove to me you must think critically. Well, if you want to react to the drama of skewed narrative like Pavlov’s Dog, just eat the buffet of fast-food news. Media requires us to be skeptical. But, that is not always fun. In fact, it actually is not politically correct and may cost you. Of course, Jon Stewart is amazing in his facility. Are we keen to learn, as well? Read more →
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