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Every now and then there seems a cultural concept that we’re subtly, societally, seemingly expected to embrace. It’s like one of those unwritten values that we’re each supposed to espouse, and if we don’t, something is arguably wrong, lesser, or disturbingly “off” with us. It’s
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With my jaw dropped and eyes glued, this past week I’ve watched as the people have taken to the streets in the Ukraine and Venezuela. Especially escalating in Kiev, there is an obvious passion within the people; their angst is directed at their government. I wonder what could stir
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There’s something about the Olympics that just sucks us in. Ok, summer more than winter — and maybe not all of us — but there’s something about the competition, fanfare, backstories, and patriotism that totally captures our attention. Granted, I could use a little more sleep this week and last,
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Why do people keep telling us the debate is over? Why can they not talk about it? Why don’t they want us talking about it? As has been expressed here on multiple occasions, I am not a rocket scientist (... shocking, I know). I am no scientist whatsoever. I don’
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As is well known, the Intramuralist values respect. It’s the primary approach to this blog. Whatever the issue, whatever the opinion, whatever the circumstance or scenario, we can talk about it as long as we each embrace respect. It’s also why I feel increasing frustration in so many
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Let’s see if we can somehow make these two fit together... headlines from this week’s New York Post and Kansas City Star, respectively: “‘Catastrophic’ winter storm threatens Atlanta” “Apologies go all around in Marcus Smart-Texas Tech fan incident” Weather and sports. It’s amazing how life all
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‘Tis rare we begin a post with a prayer, but I continue to be unable to shake the profound, contemporary relevance... Lord, forgive me for so often being forgetful of your goodness, for acting as if I deserve anything more or different than what I have received... It persists in
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Black. White. African. Asian. All religions, demographics, ethnic, and socio-economic groups. Singing. For joy. Together. I’ve heard it said that a “child shall lead them.” The youth shall lead us... The wolf with the lamb... the leopard with the kid. The lion and calf, cow and bear... their
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Perhaps you noticed. Last week, in the lead up to the Super Bowl shuffle and Seattle and television’s biggest stage, an unusual event occurred; it snowed in the South. From New Orleans to Texas to the top tips of Florida, the flaky white stuff fell from the sky. And
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Amazing. Simply amazing. Can we even wrap our brains around what “amazing grace” is? Or should we start simply with “grace”? After all, we use grace in so many ways... some “grace us” with their presence; others “say grace” before a meal; and next week’s female skaters in Sochi
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So we again come to this supposedly “super” day, where there exist a few facts that make me pause a little less than admiring Peyton process plays so quickly — and Richard Sherman rant at game’s end... If we compare to last year, 108.4 million of us will sit
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What if God has a sense of humor? Well, I can’t say anything for certain, and yes, I realize it’s not very scriptural or academic — maybe not even all that mature — but what if God has a sense of humor? I kind of like thinking of the whole