I wrote this article a while back for a Journalism course, and it almost was published online, but never reached the final phase. So I present to you my article on the appeal of discount theaters. While some might
Crouton Version
I had an idea about translating the Scriptures– The Bible is like the Bread of Life. It is filling and enlivening. To eat it we read it piece by piece, but sometimes we read a verse and it’s like pulling
The Yearbook, The Picture, The Boy
This is an exercise I wrote a while back about a visit to a familiar place. It got deep. It’s actually hard for me to share this with others, but I know that humility involves openness. I changed the names
Now What?
My thesis is done. My thesis is submitted! My thesis is JUST NOW APPROVED! So now what? I have a few months before camp starts, and then I’m off to seminary after that. So what are the next few months
Mister Rogers Theses
When I was trying to decide my thesis last year (two years ago?), it was right around then that my love for Mister Rogers was kindled. I had watched him perhaps a little as a child, but never been
18 Memorable Films from My Childhood
A Bug’s Life / Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace – The 2 only movies I saw in the movie theaters in Norway. A Bug’s Life is still my favorite Pixar movie, and I still really love Phantom Menace,
Scripture, Translation, Interpretation and Art
I am going to cover this topic in an unconventional way—through YouTube videos. (This is where you react by crying out in a horrified voice, “YOUTUBE? How terrible! Why not GodTube? That is the holy choice for watching videos on
The Morning Blest
The Morning Blest VERSE 1 There were diamonds budding from the glass blades Reveling in the beauty of the morning There were operas sung by crows and ravens Reveling in the beauty of the morn I felt sunshine, warming
4 Wonderful Albums for Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul
Music soothes the soul. I have found quite a number of albums that have been encouraging, refreshing, and enjoyable for the past few months. See what you think and let me know. 1. Give Us Rest- David Crowder*Band- This last
A Smorgasbord of Fun #1
Here are some random fun things for you all to enjoy! 1. Mad Libs- Online! Go to http://www.eduplace.com/tales/ and fill in the blanks- Then enjoy your Mad Lib! Or send a link to a friend and see what they come up with!
Motivational Babies #2
I originally posted some of these at my Fun blog- Check them out here! A while back, I started making these pieces based off the idea of motivational posters and how awesome babies are. These feature pictures of cute babies
My Favorite Movie
I’m not writing much– the Love Conspiracy retreat this weekend wore me out! But here I go– my favorite movie– or at least a top choice! The Adventures of Baron Munchausen This gargantuan production from Terry Gilliam (Monty Python and
It’s Never Enough
One of the issues we encounter as the Church is this—It’s Never Enough. – We try to help The Poor, but miss serving those in Prison. We focus on sending out missionaries, but not supporting Bible Translators. We cover this
Forest Glen: Coming Home
Here is a place story that I wrote about one of my favorite places in the world: Forest Glen Christian Camp. If you need a place for a retreat, a place to host a summer camp, want to send your
Random Update from the Past
So throughout college (at least the first part) I prepared updates on my life and sent them out randomly (usually once every few months). It’s always interesting to look back on what you were up to in the past.