Monthly Archives: September 2010

(SMS and) Three-For-Thursday: Evangelism Isn’t Optional

I recently ran into my good friends from Dare 2 Share; they were preparing to teach “Unleashing THE Cause” to a group of Youth Leaders who had gathered for this specific training.  In our brief chit-chat, while attendees began to … Continue reading

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Seriously? Umm… hmmm…

My wife and I just finished a wonderful three-day, two night date to Victoria, BC. We were gifted this wonderful getaway a couple years ago, but were not able to get the stars to align for the trip until right … Continue reading

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SMS: “Student Leader” a Dangerous Title (pt. 1)

I was at the mid-season of my youth-pastorate career, I had just arrived at my new church; my first Sunday was going to begin my assessment of the youth ministry.  The volunteer team was to lead all the normally scheduled … Continue reading

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CONTEST: Who Am I?

It’s been a long time since I ran a contest.  Here’s the scoop, if you personally know this dude, you can’t guess (cuz I know a few people who have met him). Here is semi-random shot of this celebrity from … Continue reading

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Three-For-Thursday & SMS: Hindsight for Personal Care

We were graciously gifted an XM Satellite radio subscription a couple years ago, typically I am listening to ESPN radio, the DP show and occasionally “The Message.” That is, unless my kids are in the car.  When they get in … Continue reading

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If You Had To Give $50k to Someone…

I love coming up with outlandish “opening questions” for group settings or long car rides.  Discussion starters, if you will.  So, today’s question… Someone has gifted you $50,000 to give to someone else, who would you give it to and … Continue reading

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I’m Moved… are you?

You NEED to go to my wife’s blog right now (seriously, will you please)? Read her latest post. Be moved.  I was/am. Then do something. Grace, Brian

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SMS: The Hopper

This blog post is really a request for future blog posts, read below and see if you can help… It has seemed the clock has been moving at a faster pace and that the calendar pages turn even quicker these … Continue reading

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“All In”

I remember laughing the first time I saw a live Poker Tournament being televised on ESPN.  I mean, c’mon, seriously, who would watch Poker on TV, isn’t that like watching paint-dry, or worse, viewing a bowling match? Well, they had … Continue reading

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SMS & Three-For-Thursday: Combos Worth Trying

You’ve heard of steak & eggs; Pork chops and applesauce and a myriad of other combos that at first don’t seem like they should go together, but in reality are great fits. I have some unique food combos I really … Continue reading

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