Tragic Distractions. . . .
Every once in awhile a series of thoughts and events simultaneously converge to prompt a sense of urgency. That’s happened once again this morning. I went to breakfast thinking about some conversations I had last night after speaking to a…
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Sky Mall and the Human Condition. . . .
So I was continuing my journey through Sherry Turkle’s Alone Together:Why We Expect More From Technology and Less from Each Other on some flights the last couple of days. Fascinating stuff. Turkle is a brilliant thinker and expert in robotics.…
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Eye-Opening Pornography Infographic. . .
I’ve been spending the last few days buried in research and writing to update my presentations on the destructive power of pornography. I’m looking forward to speaking on these issues next week at the D6 Conference in Texas and then…
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The Gospel and Pornography. . .
A good portion of my summer and these first few weeks of early fall have been spent continuing my quest to understand pornography’s growing place and influence in our culture. To be honest, it’s quite frightening. In preparation to speak…
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The Puritans on 9/11. . .
This morning I’ve so appreciated the many photos, quotes, and other remembrances that transport us back eleven years to a day that seems like just yesterday. I looked at the clock just a few minutes ago and realized that I…
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None Of Us Can Imagine. . . But We Need To Know. . .
With the permission of Spencer and Kristin, I’m writing today’s blog. It’s not an easy blog to write. Spencer and Kristin have spent the last few months living through the unimaginable. They are working through the grief of losing their…
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Parent Ministry and CPYU – 3 Freebies!
With the school year back in swing and youth group going full speed ahead, I trust you’re thinking about how to best connect with and equip parents as they fulfill their God-given role as those primarily responsible for the spiritual…
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Jasmyn Smith. . . 11-Year-Old Bullying Victim. . .
Jasmyn Smith Maybe it’s because stories like these are becoming more and more common that this one – as tragic as it is – has sort of fallen through the cracks. It happened here in Lancaster County where I live.…
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Sex Addicts, Nazis, Mormons, and Dysfunction. . . or, What I Read On My Summer Vacation.
You might think that a summer structured intentionally for rest would be filled with reading that would do nothing but allow you to escape. Yes, I did read a couple of those books this summer. But when a friend asked…
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Cecilia Gimenez And Her Good Intentions. . . .
You’ve heard it said that “the road to hell is paved with good intentions.” I’m not sure that there’s a connect between that familiar saying and the good intentions shown by 80-year-old Cecilia Gimenez, but I’m guessing that there are…
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Sitting By The Grave. . . .
On Sunday afternoon I drove home from my son and daughter-in-law’s place after a short visit. I was enjoying listening to Robin Mark’s latest worship CD, Fly. While heading east on 581 just before crossing the Susquehanna River to the Harrisburg…
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What Voice Are You Listening To? . . .
Let me be a bit transparent here. While I’m a bit hesitant to open myself up, I know that my transparency will most likely reveal something that’s not only a personal struggle for me, but a personal struggle for anyone…
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