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To Trick or to Treat?

This time of year there is always a bit of a hub bub about all saints day. As a children’s pastor I am frequently asked about child related controversies, Harry Potter, Pokemon, and every year Halloween. How I feel about it is best illustrated in a recent event that took place in my house. My

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Temporary Depression.

It is with a heavy heart I blog today. There are a very few things worse for me than seeing the Yankees lose. One of those things is seeing the Red Sox do well. I think you know that you are a “Die-Hard” fan when you feel the same sinking feeling when your team loses

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Enjoy the strawberries!

I am reading a book from one of my favorite authors: Brennan Manning. The book is called The Wisdom Of Tenderness. He had a story that really spoke to me where I am at right now. It is about a monk being pursued by a tiger. “Approaching a precipitous chasm, the monk looked back and

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Free Book!

Robin Hood Marketing Contest. Katya Andresen has graciously offered to send a free book to a reader of my blog. To thank you for reading my blog. Anyone who would like a copy of Katya’s book Robin Hood Marketing, simply comment on this post, include your name, name of the church you attend, and your

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Happy Birthday Gianni!

My son Gianni turned 3 yesterday. I think one thing that stands out to me is how much my life has changed in the past 3 years. I can’t imagine my life with out him. This is significant to me because I worked with kids in and out of church for so many years before

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