I find it interesting as I read blogs of people of certain theological persuasions during election season because you tend to learn their political leanings as well. In reading through the various blogs this year I’ve noticed that most people on the more liberal end of the theological spectrum are liberal politically, and conservatives are […]
The Market is Reaching the Bottom
I’m no economist, but I think it’s a fun game to play. So, I’m going to make a prediction: we are likely within 1,000 points of the market’s (Dow Jones Industrial Average) bottom. Now, the recent financial roller coaster isn’t anything to sneeze at: The Dow has fallen 39% in the past year The S&P […]
A Presidential Debate Idea
After two snoozer debates with mostly empty rhetoric, it is pretty obvious the candidates don’t want to talk isses or facts. So we should at least make this entertaining and raise the stakes. My new dabate format proposal: The moderator is there to try and keep time commitments even. The questions are asked by one […]
A Ministry Opportunity
Last night, in Texas at least, was National Night Out. I remember growing up one of the couples on our street would host this event every year and it was always a good time to get together with neighbors. This year I found out about it too late to get involved, and I’m sure the […]
Powers of the President
Thinking about the upcoming election, I was trying to think about what the really important and powerful roles of the president actually are. I came up with my top three: Commander-in-Chief: Obviously, the power to command the United States troops is a significant role of the president, especially as we are at war in Iraq […]
The Changing Definition of “Cute”
Has anyone noticed the changing definition of the word cute? It used to mean something that brings a smile on your face in a way that is innocent, childish, youthful, or fluffy. You know, bunnies, puppies, and little kids making funny faces. Judging from Facebook photo comments, cute now means: provocative, sexy, or suggestive. (And […]
One for the History Books
Will October 3, 2008 go down in the history books? Will this be the day our country was fundamentally changed? Yesterday was my day off, and I spent a lot of it listening to radio shows and watching news coverage of the bill passed by congress that will supposedly help out the economy. It will […]
“Old People,” Change, and the New Facebook
As someone in youth ministry, I often battle the generational conflict that occurs between young people and “old people.” You know the comments that teenagers like to say: “How come the old people are so stuck in their ways?” “I wish the old people wouldn’t be so against change.” “Why are they so stuck in […]
Public Service Announcement: (Some of) Your Money is Safe
Since most people reading my blog are youth ministry folk, I’ll assume you have less than $100,000 in the bank. If you have money at a normal bank, you don’t need to worry about it. It is safe. The FDIC insures accounts up to $100,000 dollars. If you bank fails, you will get your money. […]
The Bailout, Education, and Youth Ministry
[Note: If your head is in the sand and don’t know what is going on in the economy and the government right now, go to your favorite news website. It will be on the front page. I promise. Read up.] On Sunday morning during Sunday school, I asked my high school students, some of whom […]
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