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Thursday, September 18th, 2008
In the end, I decided to go with Marine route Alpha for several reason. Primarily, Grandpappy reminds me of my Dad and I like him find it comfortable in hanging out after school with him. Second, I am not much for following the pack, especially when I know ...
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Thursday, September 11th, 2008
My daughter and son both started school the other day, they are at two different schools in our district (which is a walking district). I have 15 minutes to pick one child up from class, walk to the car, drive to the other school, walk to the school ...
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Thursday, September 4th, 2008
We have had a metamorphisis here. My wife started working full time last week and all of my kids went to school this week. Yesterday morning, trying to get everyone ready was chaos like never before. The pressure was incredible as we all walked out the door ...
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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008
Just a quick note to say that I think it is fun to get tweets from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. They are pretty active on Twitter at SantaClaus25 and MrsClaus25 . There are a lot of Santa imitators out there, so make sure you get the ...
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Monday, September 1st, 2008
Recenty my daughter competed in her first Triathlon. She wanted to do the Musselkids, but the rain was so bad that we opted out of it. So, I scoured internet for an event that she could compete in before summer was over. I happened upon a ...
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Monday, September 1st, 2008
The other day we were in the car running errands. We stopped in one of the numerous parking lots that day and for a reason I can't remember, the kids broke out into prayer. My youngest son started praying the prayer he is most comfortable with, "Thank you for the ...
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Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
I am really trying to understand church dynamics at a deeper level. I have been praying, searching scripture, examining my self and letting others have at it too. And I keep coming up with two questions that are nagging at me...
Who am I in an intentional discipling relationship with? ...
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Friday, August 22nd, 2008
The mission statement of the UMC is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. I am always challenged by the idea because it implicitly requires the "Methodist" and local church to disciple individuals who don't have a relationship with Christ.
An example of the way I ...
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Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Well, this morning I woke up to the grim realization that I only had about a pound of green coffee left in the house. The tragedy of it, no green beans means store bought roasted coffee and I just can't. So, I got my handy laptop and was about to ...
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Saturday, August 9th, 2008
I have been reading The Shack by William Young and it has been awesome. I was hesitant at first for a number of reason, but I started it and it has been great. I am really enjoying it. I am doing a book study on The Reason for ...
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Friday, July 18th, 2008
Lesson 1: [from the Musselman] The human body can endure more than I think it can.
Lesson 2: [from riding about 30 miles of the bike portion of the race in a lightning storm] New York State Troopers have control over lightning and there is nothing to worry about, so just ...
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Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
Have you ever had one of those days where every segment of your life presses in. I am there. On any given day, any number of these areas of my life together would be a blessing and joy! But I have reached critical mass today and feel like I am ...
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Monday, June 23rd, 2008
It was a weekend like no other. I was pushed to the extremes emotionally and spiritually. So far, in my ministry I have not experienced anything like the past 4 days. On Thursday night, I had a wedding rehearsal for a young woman who I confirmed about 7 years ago. ...
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Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
Well, what do you think I should do?
School of Congregational Development (I've been twice already)
Leadership Institute (Never been)
FYI - I am doing the Leadership Summit (WCA) in August and will probably do something at Ocean Grove for some education and renewal (know anyone who would sublet their tent for a ...
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Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
I have spent too much time on the computer over the last week. So much time that my back hurts (sorry about the winning), but it is time to pack and move the family to Valley Forge until Saturday. Once we are there I'll be up and running with the ...
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Monday, May 19th, 2008
I have a 7 year-old daughter and I am watching her develop into a wonderful young person. I love to think about the future and have been thinking about Sweet-16 party costs (because apparently the parties can cost enough that I need to start saving now for them). They should ...
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Friday, May 16th, 2008
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Thursday, May 15th, 2008
Well, maybe not so much, but amazing none the less! We have a cat named Franklin and the litterbox thing is really a pain, but not anymore!!! I just got the CatGenie and WOW! No more litter smell, no more germs, no more scooping p**p!!!
It basically acts ...
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Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
Yesterday I was reminded just how counter-cultural Methodism. I was talking with someone about the beliefs and practice of the UMC. I was sharing with her the views on gambling (linked here). After that conversation I began to think about some of the other Social Principles found ...
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Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
What do a turtle use to call his friends? - His shellaphone.
What does a cow read everyday? The moospaper.
She has acquired a few funnies like these from her favorite website - www.webkinz.com - and shared them with me. Got any good riddles or jokes I can share back with her.
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