Perspective On Suffering. . . .
A friend recently told me I should have seen it coming. “Go back and read what you’ve been writing for the last couple of years, particularly on your blog. It’s almost spooky!” I had been pondering and reading about suffering,…
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Why We Do It. . . .
I was supposed to be in San Diego tonight. . . spending time with my wife and a whole bunch of friends who have not only devoted their lives to doing what we do, but who inspire us to pursue…
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It’s Getting Close! . . . .
I’ll keep this short and sweet! Circumstances (ie – a railroad crossing that swallowed my front tire) I encountered back on July 30th forced me to fore go my plans to take a 100 mile bicycle ride in late August…
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A Little Ethical Exercise for Your Students. . . .
We’ve gotten pretty good at telling our kids what to believe, sometimes without ever taking the time to consider what they already believe, how they’ve come to those conclusions, and how those beliefs influence their lives. A little listening goes…
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Over The Edge With The New Skyy Vodka Ad. . . .
I always get a little nervous about talking about things like this. . . the “this” in this case being the latest Skyy Vodka print and billboard advertising campaign that was announced today. Sure, there’s concern about kickback from our…
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“What Lindsay Lohan Really Wants To Know. . . .”
Her roller coaster life seems to make the headlines every day. And just when you think she’s got her life back on track, it all derails into an ugly mess one more time. Sure, Lindsay Lohan is now a 24-year-old…
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You Gotta Like Sean’s Parents. . . .
I’ve seen alot happen over the years in Philadelphia’s sports cathedrals. . . and I’m not necessarily talking about player performance. What I didn’t see happen live while watching the Phillies battle the braves the other night, was 17-year-old Sean…
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They’re Going To Do It! . . . .
They’re going to do it. . . and we need your help! A couple of weeks ago I told you that our hearty and healthy CPYU staff of 4 (the folks who work so hard to keep you updated on…
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Thoughts On The 2010 VMA’s
I’m going to come clean. I’m watching the clock as the last 40 minutes tick down until the start of an annual event I’ve been watching and telling youth workers and parents to watch for who knows how many years.…
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My Shoulder and Shalom. . . .
For the last six weeks my left shoulder has been messed up. The collarbone I broke in the bike accident prompted the doctor in the hospital to tell me that my shoulder and arm were hanging . . . connected…
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Thanks Scotty. . . .
I love the richness of my Presbyterian and Reformed heritage. I know, I know. . . Calvinists have oftentimes gotten a well-deserved bad rap for the way they represent, or more accurately misrepresent, their theological heritage. But when you understand…
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Stephen Hawking, My Youth Pastor, And My Hand . . .
My youth pastors left quite a mark on my life. They challenged my faith, provided a great example of what it means to follow Jesus, and they used teachable moments to shape my knowledge of the Almighty. I oftentimes say…
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