Archive for August, 2007
We walk through town. Down dirt roads or trails littered with rocks and trash. A flow of muddy, milky water braids its way downhill, further.
We stop at one of the many wire and wood gates fixed into the brush fences along the road marking a house. A mother holding a small child […]
Okay, it got my attention - twice!
Closed Published by Charles Whitmire August 31st, 2007 on ConnexionThis morning on my way to work, I decided to grab some coffee so I went through downtown Pflugerville. Since school just started traffic’s been pretty crazy. I slow down at school zones…but just about the time I’m hitting my…
Books for College Students (And Their Parents)
Closed Published by Tom Goodman August 31st, 2007 on Get AnchoredI read a blog post for students heading to college (and their parents). It was a list of recommended books to help them form a Christian worldview. I forwarded the link to my friend, Tim Raymund, who has two starting college this Fall. I asked him if he had any additions to the list. Here was his response (with his permission):
I would consider Joshua Harris’ book “I Kissed Dating Goodbye.” This
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History of Video Games
It is interesting that Oxford University is in an uproar over the appointment of Dr. Turnbull to Wycliffe college, because he appointed a deputy who opposes women’s ordination. Anonymous allegations of homophobia are also being circulated and Turnbull is undergoing an investigation. It appears that accusations of misogyny and homophobia are readily received without proper […]
Austin a Home Flipper’s Market?
Closed Published by Steve Crossland August 30th, 2007 on Austin Real Estate Blog - Austin TX Real EstateThis news snippet below is the sort of thing that paints an unrealistic picture for investors who don’t take the time to properly study and analyze what they are getting ready to do.
Let’s take a closer look at what the article says…
Daily Real Estate News | August 30, 2007
Markets Where a Flipper […]
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LeaderLines: “Hillcrest Generations”
Closed Published by Tom Goodman August 30th, 2007 on Get AnchoredUnlike a lot of start-up churches in Austin that focus on a single generation, Hillcrest has four or even five generations in our Forever Family. It makes me think of a George Carlin comedy routine about growing up:
Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we’re kids?
If you’re less than 10 years old, you’re so excited about aging that you think in
What Teens Want: Family, Religion, Marriage
Closed Published by jdodson August 30th, 2007 on Creation ProjectA new study by MTV and the Associated Press reveals conservative priorities for teens, our next generation.
A seven-month study conducted by MTV and The Associated Press reveals young people find the most happiness in family, religion is important to them, and they see marriage and children in their future.
Nearly 1,300 young people aged 13 to […]
This article in the Republic traces a trend of Evangelicals leaving their denominations in favor of the tradition of the Eastern Orthodox church. Concerns?