tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347366761457178052009-04-14T15:28:39.866-07:00Thoughtful sketches of God and life from thinker and author, Leonard Sweet. Len's verbal imagery is being shared with you through the generous support of George Fox Evangelical Seminary in Portland, Oregon.Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-7256248627478019132008-10-14T20:48:00.000-07:002008-10-14T20:50:18.974-07:00<label>Description:</label>Len Sweet is in the Allegheny Mountains reflecting on the perspective of life from the mountain top. The people of God sometimes want their leaders to go to the Mountain of God and return with the "goods." Instead, God invites us each to join Him on the mountain.<br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_10_12.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-725624862747801913?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-86230051030021740282008-10-14T20:47:00.000-07:002008-10-14T20:48:45.516-07:00<label>Description:</label>It's a culture of high design. Style and substance have merged. Len Sweet shares how a TSA agent offers a style tip that keeps him current. <br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_10_03.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-8623005103002174028?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-28049990685780791402008-09-12T13:00:00.000-07:002008-09-24T11:06:14.264-07:00<label>Description:</label>From Cleveland, Tennessee Len Sweet calls in his thoughts on two paradigm-busters named Viola.<br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_09_12.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-2804999068578079140?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-22412562275629254122008-09-10T11:01:00.000-07:002008-09-24T11:04:14.578-07:00<label>Description:</label>Len Sweet is at Drew University, emerging from a Twitter haze that has kept him engrossed and distracted.<br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_09_10.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-2241256227562925412?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-41334011403149990962008-08-06T14:09:00.000-07:002008-08-10T19:11:18.287-07:00<label>Description:</label>Len Sweet is finishing a stint in London and reflects on the dwindling presence of the Church in Great Britain, even within it most famous houses of worship.<br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_08_06a.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-4133401140314999096?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-26575517425456546242008-08-06T13:00:00.000-07:002008-08-10T19:09:49.450-07:00<label>Description:</label>Sometimes the well-spoken Word of God connects more clearly and powerfully than our attempts to depict it. Len Sweet relates an example from England.<br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_08_06b.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-2657551742545654624?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-16010122424117820862008-07-21T19:06:00.000-07:002008-08-10T19:07:50.439-07:00<label>Description:</label>Attention to the little things. Not glossing over flaws and imperfections. Being real even when it doesn't sell. Len admires authenticity and those who live it.<br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_08_06c.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-1601012242411782086?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-71590774284403541592008-07-19T14:03:00.000-07:002008-08-10T19:05:37.818-07:00<label>Description:</label>Powerful events, personalities, and transitions in Latvia inspire Len to attest to God's movement in this Baltic Nation. <br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_06_10.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-7159077428440354159?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-68309718206110610092008-07-13T00:58:00.000-07:002008-07-20T08:59:59.182-07:00<label>Description:</label>Vanity license plates can say a lot about a person, a country, a culture, or a group...sometimes it's intentional sometime not. Len Sweet comments from Riga, Latvia.<br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_07_13.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-6830971820611061009?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-2878023148586361782008-07-10T13:56:00.000-07:002008-07-20T08:58:33.467-07:00<label>Description:</label>Len Sweet is back on Orcas Island observing how the best quality does not always rise to the top.<br /><br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_07_10.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-287802314858636178?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-76860382923428554252008-06-24T10:55:00.000-07:002008-07-20T08:56:44.684-07:00<label>Description:</label>Calling in from Beijing, Len Sweet does a sweeping verbal sketch of the culture and appeal of China and her people. <br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_06_24.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-7686038292342855425?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-5474328734483757252008-06-19T15:53:00.000-07:002008-07-20T08:55:04.593-07:00<label>Description:</label>Len checks in from the Vancouver airport after a coast to coast trek and before a continent to continent flight. He comments on car technology (or lack there-of) and rituals of the road.<br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_06_19.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-547432873448375725?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-88413043788330489772008-06-10T17:38:00.000-07:002008-06-14T21:40:37.278-07:00<label>Description:</label>Len Sweet phones in his scribbling from Jakarta, Indonesia, where he comments on cell phones and the Google world.<br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_06_10.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-8841304378833048977?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-80871956209926302222008-05-15T13:06:00.000-07:002008-05-30T19:08:15.707-07:00<label>Description:</label>From Allentown, PA, Leonard Sweet confesses that God has called him to be a little more "out there" than he has been lately. He commits to bring more emphasis to our need to sail with the Spirit, to love mercy and to do justice.<br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_05_15.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-8087195620992630222?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-78682104965937779492008-04-25T12:44:00.000-07:002008-04-28T12:48:22.030-07:00<label>Description:</label>Len does some verbal scribbling on Hell, and shares reasons why he believes we should be mindful of it.<br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_04_25.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-7868210496593777949?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-3125213568910722232008-04-19T10:03:00.000-07:002008-04-21T08:05:19.811-07:00<label>Description:</label>A Red Lobster Restaurant in Toronto sparks a lament from Len Sweet: too many people do what other people are doing just because other people are doing it.<br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_04_19.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-312521356891072223?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-45060661020257960462008-04-16T11:22:00.000-07:002008-04-21T08:03:20.572-07:00<label>Description:</label>Len is on his way back from Stroudsburg, PA, thinking about the richness of marriage and the heavenliness of long-time lovers.<br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_04_16.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-4506066102025796046?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-22156345253595639672008-04-08T10:58:00.000-07:002008-04-21T08:00:40.874-07:00<label>Description:</label>Len calls in from Richmond, Virginia, relating a memorable animation of the Easter message.<br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_04_08.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-2215634525359563967?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-9938944014108948972008-03-28T13:12:00.000-07:002008-04-02T19:23:15.741-07:00<label>Description:</label>A rare chance to stay at a bed & breakfast in Eastman, Georgia introduces Len Sweet to an amazing woman, Ann Dobbs, who blessed him greatly.<br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_03_28.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-993894401410894897?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-35877161277864174662008-03-21T16:10:00.000-07:002008-04-02T19:11:55.832-07:00<label>Description:</label>From his book-lined study on the beautiful Orcas Island, Washington, Len Sweet recaps themes and thoughts from his Water Advance gathering, where Reggie McNeal was the featured visitor.<br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_03_21.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-3587716127786417466?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-38980698081514305552008-03-08T13:06:00.000-08:002008-04-02T19:08:09.657-07:00<label>Description:</label>Getting back to what matters most and resisting the residue of life...that's what is on Len Sweet's mind as he called in from Pennsylvania.<br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_03_07.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-3898069808151430555?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-80306216069909385062008-02-21T14:08:00.000-08:002008-03-04T20:09:49.975-08:00<label>Description:</label>Len Sweet pronounces a diagnosis on the church. We are addicted to floccinaucinihilipilifaction: being down on ourselves and negative about everything.<br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_02_22.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-8030621606990938506?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-62809584557375142752008-02-15T14:06:00.000-08:002008-03-04T20:08:13.759-08:00<label>Description:</label>From Atlanta, Len Sweet considers the different shades of green and blonde.<br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_02_15.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-6280958455737514275?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-25356306846449776002008-02-07T13:54:00.000-08:002008-03-04T20:05:13.876-08:00<label>Description:</label>Leonard Sweet calls in from Atlanta, Georgia where he has just experienced what may be the best sermon he's ever heard.<br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_02_08.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-2535630684644977600?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334736676145717805.post-19701380477732245872008-01-25T11:23:00.000-08:002008-02-04T22:14:55.774-08:00<label>Description:</label>The progressive spirit and mindset of the people of this mid-western state is on Len Sweet's mind as he visits Hutchinson, Kansas.<br /> </p><embed src="http://www.odeo.com/flash/audio_player_standard_gray.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="valid_sample_rate=true&amp;external_url=/mp3s/2008_01_11.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="40" width="200"></embed><br /> <p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/334736676145717805-1970138047773224587?l=www.leonardsweet.com%2Fnapkinscribbles%2Findex.php'/></div>Leonard Sweetnoreply@blogger.com