My favorite Michael Jackson Story and Worship

I have shared this story several times as a Bible Study illustration, because I think it makes a great point.  On February 3rd 2005 the Kansas City Star ran an article entitled Devoted fans vow to stay put through trial.  In the story, which I still have, it shares how two women quit their jobs, [...]

Why my little girl WILL be different.

I just read this article on Newsweek’s website, Are We Turning Our Tweens into Generation Diva and it made me sick.  Here are some quotes from the article. “Marleigh loves to get tan.”  Marleigh is a 2 year old little girl “Forget having mom trim your bangs, fourth graders are in the market for lush [...]

Sports: It’s not just a game anymore.

This morning I was visiting ESPN checking to see how Duke was fairing in the polls, when I found this article, NCAA deems 7th Graders as Prospects.  About two weeks ago, I found this article, Barely Teenagers Already Groomed for Football Stardom, thanks to CPYU.org.  Here is a quote from the second article.   ”In major sports they [...]

What’s the %&;;^*# problem?

Disclaimer: I firmly believe that all profanity is wrong.  I do not use profanity, nor do I allow students involved in our ministry to use profanity while at our ministry.  This is not a piece about profanity as much as it is a piece about hypocrisy. This morning I watched this video on the Today [...]

Watching the movies Juno and Bella

In the last two weeks my wife and rented both the movies Juno and Bella, you can find reviews of both by clicking on the title.  While both movies have a similar plot line, I would describe them as polar opposite movies.