Posted on February 25, 2008 by coffeeshoptheologian
A fanatic is one who can’t change his mind and won’t change the subject. -Winston Churchill (1874-1965)
That’s good stuff. As a minister, this is how I feel like when it comes to church… like a fanatic for God’s team.
This picture is taken from a great site by a guy named Mark Peacock, a photographer [...]
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Posted on February 25, 2008 by coffeeshoptheologian
Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, author of Words That Hurt, Words That Heal, has lectured throughout the country on the powerful, and often negative, impact of words. He often asks audiences if they can go 24 hours without saying any unkind words about, or to, another person. Invariably, a small number of listeners raise their hands, signifying [...]
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Posted on February 25, 2008 by coffeeshoptheologian
I kinda tweaked my ankle a little bit this past week. The pathetic part is there’s no interesting story to tell other than to say that I have torn ligaments in both ankles over the years of basketball and soccer (and now, walking), so all it takes it a misstep around the corner or [...]
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