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Ramblin' Dan
Dan Roloff is the editor of TheHighCalling.org, and his blog, Ramblin’ Dan, has a little bit of everything. At times, a theologian, philosopher, comedian, publisher, sports enthusiast, and businessman, Dan offers a transparent look at the high calling of one man’s work.
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It’s just Jesus >
One of the worst pieces of advice I've ever received is, "Don't take it personally."
Culture Making >
There are two roles for us in Culture Making.
Hermeneutics >
Biblical Hermeneutics is the methodology for Biblical interpretation.
Don’t Abandon Me, You Made Me >
The Lord will work out his plans for my life.
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Aesthetics Matter >
. In an office setting aesthetics can affect your mood and I suspect your productivity too.
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The Paradox of Christian Living >
I like the contrasts of the silliness and the seriousness
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Art and Influence >
Great art, a sitcom, and a World's Fair make for a strange combination of influence.
Softball and Jealousy >
Softball is fun but jealousy is destructive.
Mixed Emotions of Change >
Even though I can operate amid chaos, there needs to some order.
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What's My Work? >
A colleague stepped into my office to chat.
The Dust of Everyday Life >
If you've ever walked in sandals down a dirt road, you know how the dust accumulates around your feet and ankles.
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Within or Without >
Cartoon by David Hayward
Video Feature: Our Souls at Work >
Here's a video that emphasizes the divide between church and daily work.
Who Is In and Who Is Out? >
What does it really mean to be "unchurched"?
This Is the Day >
Two short sentences . . . yet they convey so much about our world and our faith.
Meta Thinking >
Not many people like to think about thinking.
Confessions of a Talkaholic >
Verbalizing my ideas is the best way to sort out the good and the bad.Great Divorce
The High Calling of HOAs >
There are no utopias, only Homeowners' Associations. We need to be civil to one another.
God Is a Sentence >
God is a complete sentence. One essence, three persons . . .
Building Community >
HighCallingBlogs.com expands the network.
Have in Mind the Things of God >
Push! Get an answer. Make this right. Stay on track. Make a decision. Collect more information. Push back. Decide.
Letting Go of Anxiety >
I have a major project due today. Now I have two. My anxiety is on the rise.
The Christian Life >
The Christian life is . . .
Influence >
Influence works in our lives in nfluence works in our lives in many ways.
Our Story >
Bonnie Gray shares a glimpse of her story.
Leadership, Position or Influence >
What is leadership?
Shift in Worldview >
Jesus offered a monumental shift in worldview.
Follow the Light >
We can lose sight of the light that fuels our passion.
Control is Good, Trust is Better >
George Schulz knew the dangers of control.
Relying on God's Grace >
Grace keeps us afloat on the rough seas of the world.
Rules >
Before the seatbelt law, I was a sporadic seatbelt user.
Building >
Building on the right foundation.
Why Character Matters >
In a world of "look at me" character still matters.
The High Calling of Our Daily Work ® >
Work in its unspectacular ordinariness is foundational to the message of TheHighCalling.org.
Inspirational Couple >
What an inspirational couple.
The Practice of Christian Living >
How do we envision leading the Christian life?
Christian Cannibals >
How it leads to hope.
How Well Do We Know Ourselves >
I think I've calmed down enough to post this.
Follow a Vision >
From Genesis to Revelation the God provides a vision and leaders who carry that vision forward.
Work Is Sacred >
Dorothy Sayers has strong opinions on work and church.
Atheists >
Atheists and Christians speak different languages.
whose views he had adopted were actually
Optimism or Hope? >
For many sports fans, this is the season of hope.
Moms as Managers >
Moms are the largest group of managers in the world.
The Hope >
Hope comes out of our work.
The Grind >
Have you ever struggled with why you're doing the same work day after day?
Sermon Notes >
A free service to pastors.
Belief or Faith >
Claverly asked, "Do you believe I can cross this gorge?"
They responded, "Yes we believe."
Relationships and Productivity >
Less than a third of workers thought that workplace relationships improved productivity or performance.
Learning from West Africa >
What I learned from Christians in West Africa.
Everything Is Holy Now >
Everything Is Holy Now, a song about life by Peter Mayer.
Just Do Your Job >
Bruce Bowen passes along some of Coach Pop's advice. words we should all heed.
Badges >
Badges
Failure to Communicate >
A colleague has sent out an email three different times informing us . . .
Your Job? Hospitality >
We are table setters for the Lord.
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Is There a Christian Purpose of a Corporation or a Union? >
There are plenty of arguments about the sole purpose of a corporation.
Law, Order, and the Policy Manual >
First there was order to the chaos. Next came the fall of humanity. Then the covenant law was given to set humanity on the right course.
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Chillin' on Glee >
Do you enjoy your work this much?
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Tweet us at Twitter >
Follow TheHighCalling at Twitter.
Rhetoric's Hold Over You >
You may think that rhetoric is just a lot of talking. Some may considerate it a lost art.
Transformative Love >
The Christian faith pivots on love.
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Facebook Fan TheHighCalling >
Become a Facebook fan of TheHighCalling.org
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What's Next? >
We are making preparations for a new look and way to navigate TheHighCalling.org.
Staff Workshop >
We just had the best Staff Workshop I've ever attended.
Video Interview >
Video conversation with the guys from Deidox.
Structure and Freedom, Order and Joy >
As we make decisions about how to approach the New Year, maybe we should start at the beginning.












