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Slogan Theology
So, in perusing some of the blogs and boards I visit frequently, someone posted a link to The Advertising Slogan Generator. It’s one of those fascinating little online oddities that help wile away the hours for bored office workers. Here’s how it works: Type in any word into the field provided, and the program spits…
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SHALOM!
Usually one of the first things a person will ask me when they find out I am a follower of Christ is whether or not some activity they are involved in is considered a sin. My answer for that is that for each person it’s different. Some things we know are just out and…
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Sufjan Stevens Christmas
I don’t have much to post today. I came across this video and want to share it with you since it’s timely. Sufjan Stevens is probably my favorite indy folk artist, and this is a song from his Christmas album. It makes me feel warm and slightly fuzzy, although it may just be that I…
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On Becoming Real
In the book The Velveteen Rabbit, a little stuffed bunny is given as a Christmas present to The Boy (as he’s called in the story). During his time in the nursery, he is befriended by another toy, The Skin Horse. The Skin Horse instructs the toy bunny about what all the toys of the nursery…
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No More Mr. Nice Christian
A few months ago I was asked to speak at a camp in March and I was excited! It’s not everyday I get asked to speak somewhere (as a matter of fact the youth at my church are glad I only speak once a month!) so I was up for the challenge. I was then…
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Mac vs PC parody, Part Two
I don’t know…this may be right along the lines of “us versus them”…but there still needs to be room for parody and self deprication, which the PC “Christian” really is. I believe it’s self deprication because the PC Christian is my brother, no matter how he comes off. We’re sharing the same life, so to…
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A Parable of Christmas Lights
Each year, my daughter Janelle and I are in charge of putting up the Christmas lights. We usually do this the day after Thanksgiving…and we will be doing so later on this afternoon. I just wanted to share something I wrote about it several years back. —————————————————————————————– My daughter and I put up the…
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Happy Turkey Day!
A list of things I am thankful for, by Dustin Bryson My King and his love for wind up toys like me. My Wife & Family Eastgate The youth Friendship Corndogs Starbucks Mac’s Blogging Laughter Good TV ipods Samuel Adams Freedom Holding hands Turkey sandwiches Santa Cameras Love Moleskines TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) The…
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Welcome to Wonderwhat!
Welcome to the thought-lines of the Eastgate leadership staff. We hope this space will encourage and challenge, as we post our thoughts, questions, observations and rants on our journey toward home. Read what’s put up, and post your thoughts in the comments….agree, disagree or ask your own questions! Welcome to the ride!