“Freedom has arrived!”

Tuesday, 30 December 2008, 8:14 | Category : Bible & Theology, Church
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I’m not a huge Broncos, but this is a story that needs to be told.
Matt Lepsis, every day when he woke, the first thing he did was get high. He enjoyed the effect drugs had on him. He was no longer painfully shy, but he was killing himself.
Then, through the spurring of another NFL player, [...]

Happy Christmas Promise

Thursday, 25 December 2008, 12:54 | Category : Bible & Theology, Family
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One of the joys of my life is spending time with family and friends reflecting on the Lord’s grace in our lives. On this year’s card, we remember God’s promise to his people:
Isa 40:10Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might,
and his arm rules for him;
behold, his reward is with him,
and his recompense before him.
11He [...]

Have a Holly, Jolly Jury Duty

Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 5:05 | Category : Culture/Society
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I set out this morning for my first swing of county court jury duty in Texas.  If that smells like entertainment to you, then call me and I’ll give them your name as a substitute.  I feel like my preparations for a productive end of year and planning have come to a grinding halt.  I [...]

BCS numbers in, Texans not happy

Sunday, 7 December 2008, 20:37 | Category : Campus, Culture/Society
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Well, as if we needed another reason to despise the BCS computer/nerd/too-many-conflicts-of-interest ranking system, another legitimate contender for the national title will get to enjoy the warmth of a bowl game in Glendale, and I think that’s in Arizona.  Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the accomplishments of FLA and OK, but [...]

Everyone loses some time

Saturday, 6 December 2008, 5:51 | Category : Bible & Theology, Culture/Society
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One of the elements I enjoy in sport is the chance of loss. Don’t get me wrong, ask any close friend and he’ll tell you I don’t like to lose.  Every time one steps on the court, no matter how skilled, loss is a prospect.  But losing with grace and Christ-likeness is the right way [...]

Harvard losses mount from economic tumble

Friday, 5 December 2008, 5:07 | Category : Campus, Culture/Society
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I visited the campus in Cambridge a few weeks ago, and beautiful evidence of a rich endowment was spread thick around the grounds.  With nearly $37 BILLION endowment heading into Q4, the economic spiral has hit hard in the private equity arena of the university’s investments. Read the WSJ article.
From the article: Harvard University’s endowment [...]

Nebraska limits safe haven laws

Thursday, 4 December 2008, 10:51 | Category : Culture/Society
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In this article, Nebraska changes the laws I alluded to in an earlier post, which allow parents to drop off children they no longer “want.”  Read it, then ask yourself how the church should function in defining the role of parents and children with one another and in society.