Friday Video Post: is a coffee date a date?
Church, circa 2008: Him: Hey, I was wondering if maybe we could go get some coffee after church. Me: [blink] Well, um… [blink, blink] uh, you know, I, um–no. I’m sorry. Him: You don’t drink coffee? Me: I’m sorry. You see, the whole thing...
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borders in life…
Writing is like photography. Given a frame, you can omit anything if it’s outside the frame. The background can be cropped out, the foreground can be highlighted. Essentially, you reveal what you want to reveal. I have a frame in writing. My frame includes the...
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retreat…
Retreats are as old as Christianity. From Jesus leaving into the desert to the early church fathers who removed themselves for a few days of prayer and penance, retreats have been part of Christian history. Whether your church calls them a retreat, advance, recoup,...
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silent worship…
God of wonders beyond our galaxy, you are holy, holy. The universe declares your majesty, you are holy, holy… The words were audible and for all intents and purposes, no one knew they were empty. A long drive to church, a long walk from the parking spot, and a...
read moreFriday Video Post: why are christians so ignorant…
Why Are Christians So Ignorant? from Bianca Juarez on Vimeo. What can we do as Christians to educate ourselves? More importantly, what are you doing to educate yourself? Readers are leaders, share your booklists 🙂 For more infomration about Lumen and the amazing...
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steps, leaps, decisions, choices…
The pavement beneath my feet burned as I stood on the pool deck. I stared at the reflection of a five-year old and knew I’d never be the leaper. The one who recklessly flung into unknown waters was also the one who could suffer from cold-water shock, water...
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a great man and one sentence…
Two hundred words of goodness spew from Seth Godin everyday. How someone could be so brilliant everyday is beyond me; but I’m grateful for his insight, intellectualism, and information. In a recent article he stated many people are being brainwashed into being...
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wonderfully made in san jose…
It still boggles my mind when people ask me questions about–well–me. I’m neurotic and boring and still believe Kid-n-Play is an acceptable dance form in public. But I’ve established a relationship with the girls from Wonderfully Made and...
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serving size…
Sometimes I feel like I have to call the FDA and complain about serving sizes. I mean, who really sits down and measures out one tablespoon of hummus before they open the bag of pita chips? Who pours 1/4 cup of cereal for breakfast? Who rations out half of a can of...
read morefriday Video Post: compassion…
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59V3HBIotVc&hl=en_US&fs=1&] Things you can do: 1. Pray. 2. Contact your local church to partner in any way. 3. Financially contribute to Compassion International as they are onsite assisting with relief. Love out...
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