Have you ever been in one of those situations where two people are saying the same exact thing, just using different terminology (or accents) to get there? Take the word "potato." Depending on where you're from or how you grew up it will sound different. Same word, different pronunciation. Take a look at this. Those … Continue reading Pot(aye)toe is Not Pot(ah)toe
The All-Nighter to Remember (or not)
Okay I admit, I have never pulled an all-nighter. I may have come close, but not with out some sort of sleep along the way.There were some close calls with homework assignments in college, but I at least got a power nap. I attempted during PRIME with my Youth group, but found myself with the … Continue reading The All-Nighter to Remember (or not)
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Outwit, Outlast, Survive
Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty silver coins. From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over. —Matthew 26:14-16 As we left … Continue reading Outwit, Outlast, Survive
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Christmas in Their Shoes: The Wise Men
We study the stars. We note when new stars appear. Their position in the sky, the constellations they are a part of, their interaction with the planets. The night the star appeared, we took note. It outshined all the others, even the moon. It remained constant, always in the same place, unlike the other stars … Continue reading Christmas in Their Shoes: The Wise Men
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Christmas in Their Shoes: the Shepherds
He came out of nowhere. We were keeping watch over our herds, making sure that no sheep were missing and that nothing got to them. All kinds of things lurk in the night, wild cat, wolves, and bandits, unseen dangers as the sheep walked about in the dark. It’s our job to protect them. Every … Continue reading Christmas in Their Shoes: the Shepherds
A Path of Living Stones 