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On Cynicism and Humor
I had a conversation with a friend recently about my propensity towards cynical humor. If there is one thing I tend to be introspective about myself, it’s how my humor expresses itself. Anyone who knows anything about me knows that in every situation I face, I tend to find the funny side of it. I’m […]
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Seeker (In)Sensitive
Look… I understand all the critiques that a lot of Reformed folk have with the “seeker sensitive” churches. Sure, we can all tell those churches by their worship theater and entertainment extravaganza. The services are dynamic, the hair is peroxided, the teeth are whitened, and the worship team is speaking in the tongues of angels […]
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Punting Once Again
The Session of Olive Street Presbyterian Church (we changed our name) has once again decided that they are unable to try Sarah and me, and have referred the trial to Presbytery. Maybe they think that since we’re in a new Presbytery, they’ll get a different answer. I’m not sure why it took ten months to […]
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Two Quotes
Yesterday The children were playing and I asked them to stop and pick up a few toys before going on to the next thing. Tabitha: “Mom, we’re still playing.” Me: “Pause play.” Tab: “Mom, that’s not a sentence.” Today Thomas is teaching Tabitha to play Battleship while the little guys take a nap. As you […]
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Called on Account of Rain
So, last night’s trial session was cancelled due to rain. We had some strong rain come through the area, and it knocked out the power at our prosecuter’s house. I guess he assumed that the power was out at the church building as well, so he called around to people to cancel the meeting. Oddly […]
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A Haiku
green tea in my cup cold awakening my mind how i miss Japan
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Stupid in America
Youtube has a video “Stupid in America“, a 20/20 expose of public schools in America. I know you all know my opinion of the public school system, but I think you should find the 40 minutes and watch this video.
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The Trial Resumes… Again.
After sending in our last complaint to the Session regarding their having delayed the trial for 10 months, we received a letter from them saying that the trial will resume on July 18, 2006. Interestingly, while they’ve chosen to resume the trial, they also rejected our complaint about the delay of a trial. When questioned […]
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You’re Pitiful
Weird Al has posted his new song online, entitled “You’re Pitiful“. It’s a parody of that annoying “You’re Beautiful” song.
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Sumo Health Exercises
I’m going to go out on a limb and make a prediction. After all the lastest health fads like Atkins and Tae Bo, America is in need of a new health fad. Submitted for your approval, “Sumo health exercises“.
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Interview with Ralph Smith
When Sarah and I travelled to Tokyo together (twice in the last couple years), we were blessed to be able to worship at Mitaka Evangelical Church. I found this inteview with Ralph Smith, the pastor of Mitaka, on WordMP3 via Mark Horne’s blog. It’s short (about 10 minutes), but it’s an interesting interview about missions […]
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Asides
By the way, this is what an “aside” looks like. These are where I can put random little musings like the following: During my upcoming trip to Japan in August, I’m planning to hike to the top of Mt. Fuji. Now, I’m a bit worried about trying to get my 300 lb frame to the […]
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Back in the Game
I’ve realized that I’ve let my website lie fallow for too long, and it was starting to looking aged. I changed the theme, updated my photo software, and cleaned up some of the other odds and ends. While I don’t want to use it as an excuse, work has been extremely busy. I got back […]
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Picnic Season : Biblical Fellowship
It’s Picnic Season, here are some thoughts to prepare our hearts as we prepare those “side dishes to share”. Thanks to my mother-in-law, Becky Albrecht, for these!
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Delay of Game
I received an email the other day from someone who has been following the issues that have been going on in our church, and wondering whether anything has happened since my last post eight months ago. I haven’t been writing, because there really hasn’t been much to write about. Literally, nothing had happened for months […]