Trafficking Duck Dynasty. . . What’s The Real Message? . . .
I walked into a “Christian” bookstore this morning. . . a big one. And just like every other time when I walk into a “Christian” bookstore, I checked out the layout of the merchandise and the merchandise that populated the…
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Five Books I Read Last Year. . . That You Should Read in 2014! . . .
I’m convinced that my dad knows a lot because be reads a lot. Over the course of his 82 years (celebrating his 82nd birthday today!) the man has read more books than you can imagine. As a result, he’s been…
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Focus. . . On What It Is We Celebrate. . .
A prayer from The Valley of Vision. . . ponder it and may it bless you as you celebrate the birth of the Savior. . . O Source of all Good,What shall I render to Thee for the gift of…
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Some Thoughts on Phil Robertson, Duck Dynasty, and All The Hubbub. . . .
I’ve deliberately waited a couple of days to gather my thoughts and respond to all the craziness surrounding the suspension of Phil Robertson by A&E from his massively popular reality show, Duck Dynasty. To be honest, I’ve only read a…
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“Great” Gift Ideas For The Kids. . . .
Attention all parents who are concerned for the safety and welfare of their kids – Looking for great Christmas gift ideas for your babies? How about a real gun, a few sticks of dynamite, a box of matches, a genuine…
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Youth Ministry Dilemmas. . . Tim Keller on Young People and Community. . . .
I ran across this great little two-minute interview that Jefferson Bethke did with Tim Keller. In the clip, Keller shares what he thinks are some of the best and worst marks of the emerging generation. An astute cultural observer who…
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10 Things To Tell Your Students About Pornography. . . .
It appears that there might be a long-overdue shift taking place regarding our culture’s stance on pornography. Yes, the church has been speaking out against pornography and it’s horrible distortion of God’s good gift of sexuality for years. Parents, pastors,…
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Tis The Season For Ridiculously Silly Songs. . .But. . .
I’m sitting in Washington Dulles Airport waiting for a flight. Should have been home last night. I’m aware of the fact that I’m not where I’m supposed to be. I want to be home right now and I should have…
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Teens, Privacy, and Social Media. . . A Helpful Infrographic. . .
I’m on my way home from three days spent with some amazing people in Canada. . . the full-time staff at Muskoka Woods Sports Resort. They gathered for their annual staff retreat and long-range planning. I was there to reflect…
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Picked Last. . . .
All of us have things from our childhood that we think are better left forgotten. . . flushed from our memories. . . washed away forever. For me, it’s that seemingly never-ending chunk of my childhood where I was a…
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Be Thankful For. . .
As Thanksgiving Day approaches, it’s good to ponder those things that are usually forgotten in familiarity. This morning I read this prayer of “Praise and Thanksgiving” in The Valley of Vision. It’s a powerful reminder of many of the blessings…
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After Midnight Tonight. . . A Request for Help at CPYU. . .
Nothing. That’s what you’d see, hear, and receive from CPYU if it wasn’t for the small yet mighty and growing army of ministry partners who underwrite our ministry through their generous financial support. We’d have no content, no seminars, no…
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