My life Since 2003
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Youth Ministry Short-Term Missions Cognition
Outside of facilities and staffing, youth ministry short-missions is likely the largest financial investment in young people the local church makes. But do we think about it as much as we do facilities and staffing? I sense we don’t.
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Ornaments
My kids put my old sentimental ornaments front and center on our tree this year. Yes, my mom has handmade or purchased a special ornament for me every year since I was born.
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Quesabirria
I love tacos. For anyone who follows me on the gram, this isn’t news. I seriously have a taco problem.
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The Cost of Silence
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Beloved
So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. Philippians 2:12-13, NASB Silent exhale. Deep inhale. Breathe through your nose.…
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Malachi Flynn is a Villain
Malachi Flynn stole that game from the lowly Spartans. And it was sweet. I’ve been to a lot of Aztec games over the years. But this is the first time that I can remember a game winning buzzer beater. These Aztecs have us dreaming about March even though its December.
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Turning the spigot back on
It’s been a long time coming. It’s time to get back into writing on a more regular basis. I miss it. And I think maybe you, dear reader, maybe miss me too?
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One Year In
It’s been a year since I’ve got involved in working with asylum seekers at the border. Remember the migrant caravan? That was a year ago. And I think we need a reset. Let’s get back to the basic question of, “Why are people coming here to seek asylum?” Here’s where I want to start. The…
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Start Saving for College Today
Adults, can we have a conversation? Less than 5 percent of Americans have college savings accounts, and those who do are far wealthier than average. How Paying for College Is Changing Middle-Class Life, Caitlin ZaloomSource How in the world are Kristen and I unicorns because we saved for college?
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Why We Don’t Need Assembly Bill 272
On May 10th, San Diego State University professor Jean Twenge wrote a piece in the San Diego Union-Tribune “Phone-free schools? Students need distraction-free learning” wherein she argued that the California State Legislature would be wise to pass Assembly Bill 272.