Author Archives: rwiksell

The End

Posted on December 8, 2011 by rwiksell

This is the final post of The Core Blog, and I’ve written and re-written it a dozen times in my head. Sometimes it was going to be epic and unforgettable, sometimes it was going to be brief and succinct. It’s … Continue reading →

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Walkability

Posted on August 20, 2011 by rwiksell

Imagine you’re a city planner. If you like the NBC Sit-com “Parks and Recreation“, imagine you’re the departed character Mark Brendanawicz. (Yes, I had to look up his name to spell it.) You’ve grown accustomed, over the years, to car-centric … Continue reading →

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Yes, And

Posted on June 6, 2011 by rwiksell

The more I get to know the guys from The Skinny Improv here in downtown Springfield, the more I keep hearing the phrase “Yes, And.” Tyler Snodgrass first mentioned it to me at Rob Hunt‘s birthday party, while explaining some … Continue reading →

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A Bad Day for Jesus

Posted on May 18, 2011 by rwiksell

Following is an imagined conversation between God the Father, and Jesus the Son on May 21, 2011: Father: It’s time, my Son. Jesus: Time for what now? Father: It’s May 21, 2011. Time for the Rapture. You know… Judgment Day. … Continue reading →

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Another Stupid Bible Study

Posted on May 9, 2011 by rwiksell

There are no wacky coffeehouses in Springfield. I’ve been to some crazy little java joints in Kansas City and St. Louis with lots of edgy art, painfully miscellaneous furniture, parental advisory music, lengthy vegan menus, and baristas with tattoos on … Continue reading →

Posted in bible, emerging church, front porch | 3 Comments

Doing My Own Stunts

Posted on April 25, 2011 by rwiksell

I decided today that a pastor doing his own graphics is a little like an actor doing his own stunts. It’s fun, but dangerous. So I thought I’d take a post here to reminisce on all the dangerous fun I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in autobiography, communication, the core | 6 Comments

Barack O’Billion

Posted on April 6, 2011 by rwiksell

The latest estimates, as evidenced by stories like this one from Reuters, is that Barack Obama will raise $1 billion to run for his re-election in 2012. This amount is likely to dwarf any potential Republican rival, especially when considering … Continue reading →

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I. Am. Job.

Posted on March 31, 2011 by rwiksell

In what can now be considered a “classic” comedy, Robin Williams invents a few hilarious characters on the phone before concocting the iconic Mrs. Doubtfire. Consequently, his wife’s initial inquiries into a nanny for her children are met with lines … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Terrible Ideas for a Themed Party

Posted on March 2, 2011 by rwiksell

Lately I’ve been astounded by the sheer ubiquity of the “Themed Party”, to the point where it’s become unthinkable to have a party without a zany theme. So as you’re planning your next shin-dig, allow me to help steer you … Continue reading →

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St. Valentine’s Revolution

Posted on February 14, 2011 by rwiksell

Of all American holidays, none seems to receive a wider spectrum of observation than Valentine’s Day. Some people dread it, some people forget about it, and some people plan for months in anticipation of it. Very few are complacent about … Continue reading →

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