Being an ‘Against the Grain’ Christian

Sunday, June 6, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
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My reflection verse this week is Luke 15:1-2. Even in today’s society, ‘people of class’ are expected to hang out with other ‘people of class.’ If Donald Trump were to visit our city tomorrow, I would expect him to eat at the country club (after he bought it) and hang out with the wealthiest members [...]

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Seat Belt

Monday, March 15, 2010 by · 1 Comment

My family and I always buckle up in the car. I hope you do, too. Check this video out:

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I am the Problem

Sunday, March 7, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

I am the problem. This post explores a new way of interacting with people to help resolve conflicts easier.

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Love for the Dogs

Thursday, March 4, 2010 by · 3 Comments
Luke with his buddy, Jack. Jack sleeps at the foot of Luke's bed these days.

When someone hurts us, we put up walls of self defense that keep us from getting close to anyone else. Seeing my son and my dog react to a stray dog in our yard reminds me of a time in my life when I learned that lesson first hand.

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