I spent about a year and a half working on a thesis to finish my undergraduate studies at Baylor University. Now, that sounds impressive, I’m sure. Truthfully, I did try my best to live a full life while working on
The Virtuous Pevensies
Remembrance
I had other plans for today’s post, but the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut just brought tears to my ears and an ache to my soul. Here is a video featuring the song, “Columbine, Friend of Mine” written by friends
Forest Glen Day Camp 2012- MOVE Curriculum
This past summer at camp, I developed the curriculum for the Day Camp program. Our theme was MOVE, based on Acts 17:28, “In Him we live and move and have our being…” We talked about how God moves through us
I Have a Hunger
A song inspired by writings of Andrew Peterson and CS Lewis. Romans 8:19-23 I have a hunger, I have a craving, I have an urging, a deep desire I have a thirst, I have a yearning, And it’s burning
Depression
I struggle with depression. I don’t know how long, but it’s flared up over the past few years. In my senior year at Baylor, it was the major factor in delaying my graduation for a year. Even as I went
Motivational Babies #3
Here’s some more of my fun quotreations (quote creations) from my Motivational Babies blog. What’s your favorite?
Assortment of Handcrafted Images
I wanted to call them posters, but they’re too small for that. And I didn’t want to call them images, because that’s too generic. I wanted to make up a word, but couldn’t find anything suitable. So I’m calling these
Chase Scene
A student gets frustrated as he studies hard– so hard that he basically destroys his books. One book is not going to take it lying down, and it makes a great escape. Who will win? This video was produced in
Bible Version Collage
Hi there. So you know that whole spiel about how we shouldn’t take the Scripture we like and leave out the stuff we don’t like, as opposed to Thomas Jefferson who… well, did just that. Well, I agree with the
Another Year of God’s Welfare
A poem of hope in the winter season ~:~:~ ~:~ Brace yourself for the winter’s bane Rushing in like refreshing rain Spring erupts and breaks the bonds Of snow and ice and hail and frost Wretched death is finally gone
Change is Hard
I don’t know about you, but I hate change. I think I’ve dealt with this since I was a baby– loud noises and changes in environment caused me to start crying and freak out. Now I don’t cry as much,
Fun Ideas for a Dream Home- Part 1
Well, that’s not exactly the best title, but it’ll do for now. No, I’m not filling this post with dollar sign shaped swimming pools or trampoline basketball courts (though, granted, both would be cool). No, this little post is about
Inspirational Artist: Hans Dahl
I am developing a story (still secret for now) and as I was searching for inspiration, I came across this artist. Hans Dahl was a Norwegian artist who lived from 1849 to 1937. He painted scenes of Norwegian countrysides and
31 Classic 90s TV Shows on YouTube
I have fond memories of TV shows of my childhood. A few years ago, I remember searching the Internet to re-watch some of these 90s classics and finding very little. But over these past few years, things have changed. You
Know the People, Love the People
In my History and Philosophy of Ministry class, we have read from a book called The Reformed Pastor by Richard Baxter. One of the subjects he touches on in this book is the importance of a minister to know the
Where Mercies Rest
A song written in a hard season of life. VERSE 1 Skin, broken by time This aching heart of mine Brittle bones, wrecked by darkness
Latest Life Events- Fall 2012
Hey, here are some things I’ve gotten to do over the past semester! 1. Finally attend Wheaton 2. See Les Mis in Downtown Chicago 3. Move into my own apartment 4. Visit a Taize Service- for more info go here- http://chicagotemple.org/worship/taize-worship-services/
Add 4 Dashes of Fun: 3 Game Ideas and a Party Proposal
Here are some fun ways to add fun to four different parts of life– Waiting for your Food, Watching the Credits, Having a Party, and Riding in the Car… At Dinner The Top Chef ™ Fusion Game I came
Evan’s Update on Life- FALL 2012
So back in the day (Freshman/Sophomore/Junior Year of College) I used to write these Random Updates on Life, and I stopped once I got the website up and running. But now I want to get back into these reviews, because: A.
Fantasy Risk Map
A while back I wrote about a Fantasy Risk board I made (http://creation.evanweppler.com/2011/11/14/fantasy-risk/) but I never posted pictures or anything. Well, here ya go. I organized the different lands from a variety of children’s tales, fantasy stories, and classic mythology.
Oh the Joy of Nature!
I first saw this song on a video on Facebook from one of my friends that worked at a camp up North. I thought it was sooo funny and I hope you do as well! Oh the joy of
Popcorn and More: Why Discount Theaters and the Movie Theater Industry Continue to Thrive
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