Ramblin' Dan

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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7.29.10(Ramblin' Dan)

It’s just Jesus >

One of the worst pieces of advice I've ever received is, "Don't take it personally."

7.26.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Culture Making >

There are two roles for us in Culture Making.

7.22.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Hermeneutics >

Biblical Hermeneutics is the methodology for Biblical interpretation.

7.19.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Don’t Abandon Me, You Made Me >

The Lord will work out his plans for my life.

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7.15.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Aesthetics Matter >

. In an office setting aesthetics can affect your mood and I suspect your productivity too.

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7.12.10(Ramblin' Dan)

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.

7.5.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Softball and Jealousy >

Softball is fun but jealousy is destructive.

6.30.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Mixed Emotions of Change >

Even though I can operate amid chaos, there needs to some order.

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6.28.10(Ramblin' Dan)

What's My Work? >

A colleague stepped into my office to chat.

6.24.10(Ramblin' Dan)

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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6.23.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Within or Without >

Cartoon by David Hayward

6.21.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Video Feature: Our Souls at Work >

Here's a video that emphasizes the divide between church and daily work.

6.15.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Who Is In and Who Is Out? >

What does it really mean to be "unchurched"?

6.14.10(Ramblin' Dan)

This Is the Day >

Two short sentences . . . yet they convey so much about our world and our faith.

6.10.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Meta Thinking >

Not many people like to think about thinking.

6.7.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Confessions of a Talkaholic >

Verbalizing my ideas is the best way to sort out the good and the bad.Great Divorce

6.3.10(Ramblin' Dan)

The High Calling of HOAs >

There are no utopias, only Homeowners' Associations. We need to be civil to one another.

5.31.10(Ramblin' Dan)

God Is a Sentence >

God is a complete sentence. One essence, three persons . . .

5.27.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Building Community >

HighCallingBlogs.com expands the network.

5.24.10(Ramblin' Dan)

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.

5.20.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Letting Go of Anxiety >

I have a major project due today. Now I have two. My anxiety is on the rise.

5.17.10(Ramblin' Dan)

The Christian Life >

The Christian life is . . .

5.13.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Influence >

Influence works in our lives in nfluence works in our lives in many ways.

5.12.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Our Story >

Bonnie Gray shares a glimpse of her story.

5.10.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Leadership, Position or Influence >

What is leadership?

5.6.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Shift in Worldview >

Jesus offered a monumental shift in worldview.

5.3.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Follow the Light >

We can lose sight of the light that fuels our passion.

4.29.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Control is Good, Trust is Better >

George Schulz knew the dangers of control.

4.26.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Relying on God's Grace >

Grace keeps us afloat on the rough seas of the world.

4.22.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Rules >

Before the seatbelt law, I was a sporadic seatbelt user.

4.19.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Building >

Building on the right foundation.

4.15.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Why Character Matters >

In a world of "look at me" character still matters.

4.12.10(Ramblin' Dan)

The High Calling of Our Daily Work ® >

Work in its unspectacular ordinariness is foundational to the message of TheHighCalling.org.

4.10.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Inspirational Couple >

What an inspirational couple.

4.8.10(Ramblin' Dan)

The Practice of Christian Living >

How do we envision leading the Christian life?

4.5.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Christian Cannibals >

How it leads to hope.

4.1.10(Ramblin' Dan)

How Well Do We Know Ourselves >

I think I've calmed down enough to post this.

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Follow a Vision >

From Genesis to Revelation the God provides a vision and leaders who carry that vision forward.

3.25.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Work Is Sacred >

Dorothy Sayers has strong opinions on work and church.

3.23.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Atheists >

Atheists and Christians speak different languages.
whose views he had adopted were actually

3.18.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Optimism or Hope? >

For many sports fans, this is the season of hope.

3.15.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Moms as Managers >

Moms are the largest group of managers in the world.

3.8.10(Ramblin' Dan)

The Hope >

Hope comes out of our work.

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The Grind >

Have you ever struggled with why you're doing the same work day after day?

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Sermon Notes >

A free service to pastors.

3.1.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Belief or Faith >

Claverly asked, "Do you believe I can cross this gorge?"

They responded, "Yes we believe."

2.25.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Relationships and Productivity >

Less than a third of workers thought that workplace relationships improved productivity or performance.

2.22.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Learning from West Africa >

What I learned from Christians in West Africa.

2.18.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Everything Is Holy Now >

Everything Is Holy Now, a song about life by Peter Mayer.

2.15.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Just Do Your Job >

Bruce Bowen passes along some of Coach Pop's advice. words we should all heed.

2.12.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Badges >

Badges

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Failure to Communicate >

A colleague has sent out an email three different times informing us . . .

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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.

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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.

1.25.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Rhetoric's Hold Over You >

You may think that rhetoric is just a lot of talking. Some may considerate it a lost art.

1.21.10(Ramblin' Dan)

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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1.18.10(Ramblin' Dan)

What's Next? >

We are making preparations for a new look and way to navigate TheHighCalling.org.

1.14.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Staff Workshop >

We just had the best Staff Workshop I've ever attended.

1.11.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Video Interview >

Video conversation with the guys from Deidox.

1.6.10(Ramblin' Dan)

Structure and Freedom, Order and Joy >

As we make decisions about how to approach the New Year, maybe we should start at the beginning.