Friend

I've got a million things to do today and no time to do them. That being said, there's something stuck in my brain that won't let me go until I do something about it.

This morning I am overcome with a powerful sense that I need to be focusing, praying, meditating, vibing (pick your favorite) on, about and for Brian McLaren.

I remember back in 2001 when a friend gave me a copy of A New Kind of Christian (and ruined my life, as I like to joke with him.) The reality is that book was my red pill, and I will be forever grateful. Since then I've read just about everything Brian's written, I've heard him speak several times, and I even flew down to Maryland a couple of years ago and let him buy me burritos while we talked. He's been an important influence on my journey, and I know that goes for many of you too.

I could ramble on about blogs, reviews, books, and who's said what... but I won't .

Suffice to say I think the heat is going up for Brian, and it will probably get hotter still. I'm going to do my best to remember him daily, and I'd like to encourage you to do the same. If you feel so inclined perhaps you could add a comment and we'll let Brian know that there are a lot of us holding him up.