That’s a good thing. That motivation has paved the way for many of the innovative ideas that we enjoy today: iPods, the internet, cars, planes, etc. It is no easy task to change the world, but if you’re really serious about doing it, I’d like to offer you some advice. Before we get to the [...]
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My wife, Cassie, and I went to see My Sister’s Keeper the other night at the dollar theater. The premise of the movie centers on Anna, the younger sister of Kate. Kate has suffered from Leukemia since she was a child and Anna was conceived with the purpose of being a donor for her – [...]
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Normally I don’t remember where I was on certain dates at certain times. Of course, like most, September 11th, 2001 is a date that is unforgettable. I had just started my senior year in Springfield, OR and was in pre-calculus, my first class of the day. Another teacher came in to speak with mine. Whispers. [...]
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Can you imagine a life with no fear? It is that question that lies at the heart of Max Lucado’s new book Fearless. In it he explores the possibility of a life lived without fear. At a time when the world seems in upheaval – what with the threat of terrorism, economic recessions, a climbing [...]
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By now you’ve heard about the uproar that is ensuing in response to President Obama’s announcement for plans to address the nation’s students. The controversy? Despite the White House’s announcement that the intention is to encourage students to stay in school, many conservatives believe that Obama plans to capitalize on his audience and spread his [...]
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I preached the following sermon on September 6th, 2009 at The Gathering Student Ministries High School youth group. The sermon titled “Imposter Disciples” was an exploration how three different people viewed discipleship (and their modern application) along how their understandings were fundamentally different from Jesus’. Key Verses: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ [...]
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