Welcome back. You belong here. God shapes me during times of illness. I guess he does that in all of our lives. Think of Job during his on going losses, think of Martha during her brother’s death, of Peter’s mother in law, and the little girl’s parents to whom Jesus said, “she is but only […]
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Welcome back. You belong here. Is there a recession coming? Mortgage ProblemUnemployment at 5%, highest in last two years$100/barrel last week Have a great day. Into the future, davidT
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Welcome back. You belong here. Podcasts I’m enjoying:1. Erwin McManus, pastor of Mosaic Church in Los Angeles, CA (listening to his December 2007 Christmas series)2. Mark Driscoll, pastor of Mars Hill in Seattle, WA (listening to his message from the “Creative ChurchConference, May 2007”) Erwin – Passionate, creative, relational, challenges Christians not to be judgmental,
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Welcome back. You belong here. Enjoying these days: 1. Over the Rhine, “All I Ever Get for Christmas is Blue” from “Snow Angels”, “Later Days” from “Good Dog Bad Dog”. Amazing vocals, great songwriting, so moody, I love it!2. The Frey, “Vienna”, “Heaven Forbid” from “How to Save a Life” About Over the Rhine: “Look
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Welcome back. You belong here. It’s the night before 2008 and all through the houseThe little ones are sleeping and my wife and I are watching Hannah Montana on TV at Times Square.Next year I’m doing a rave: blue hair, blue drink, strobing lights. Can you imagine it? So what did 2007 bring? 1. Doing
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Welcome back. You belong here. So what does a man do the day after Christmas? 1. You Tube his son (4) on drums2. Laundry3. R’ to Target at 7am (me, home arbitrating new stuff and who gets it when)4. Did I mention the drums, LOUD! In our Living Room! Can you say sound paneling?5. Water
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Hello, First act, the Myriad, good alt rockphil wickham was ok.Waiting for mr. Crowder. He’ll rock it. Davidt
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Welcome back. You belong here. Radiohead has been up and down for me through the years. Sometimes they’re too intrinsic, sometimes I realize how influential and primal they’ve been to bands such as Coldplay, Sigur Ros, Keane and half the “British-alt” sound out there. I started following them when “OK Computer” came out about 10
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Welcome back. You belong here. On the park and ride bus to the hollywood bowl on a date with my wife to see Dave Matthews, big fan. But we think the bus driver may be drunk! UPDATE#1: We made it. Now waiting at the ATM machine to get some $ to rent binoculars! Yeah, cheap
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Welcome back. You belong here. Over the last 6 months, I have made some changes in my work habits that have reduced stress, increased my time with my wife, provided more focused time with our children and provide better boundaries between work and home. 1. Cancelled Texting. Completely shut it off. Not only is it
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