09.27.08
never heard of this. have you?
I just ran across a new word on another blog: food porn.
Here’s an example:
Any thoughts?
God and the media
In our small group we talked about how we (Christians) are to interact with various types of media: movies, books, video games, music. One of the things that came up in discussion was how important it is to invite God into the experience. So, inviting God to be a part of watching a movie. In that way, our mind is ready to interact with whatever we encounter in the movie in a way that is pleasing to God. We can affirm what is true and beautiful, hate what is evil, and see man’s depravity and need for the Gospel. After all, God Himself delights in creativity and appreciates good art. As responsible Christians we can take on our Lord’s view of media.
In light of this recent conversation, I was pleased with Caleb’s response after watching Return of the Jedi.
"Darth Vadar needs to love Jesus so he won’t do bad things anymore."
09.18.08
a plot line George Lucas missed
I showed the boys the dvd cover for Star Wars: A New Hope, which we would watch later. I explained who all the characters were and that the guy in the black costume and helmet was the bad guy, Darth Vadar.
Toby pointed to Chewbocca and said, "Well this guy will just chew the bad guy up."
Later, while watching, Ellie commented: "I think Luke has a sister (!) and a baby, too."
09.04.08
trying again…
I’ve tried to report my thoughts twice. I think we can chalk it up to one of many weird things happening these days, which leads me to what is on my mind: natural disasters have quadrupled and the song in my head goes, "People get ready, Jesus is coming, soon we’ll be going home…"
08.08.08
for my mom
The other day Toby wanted to know if Ellie’s baby doll with sugar in it* could come to the store with her.
*Pinky: the cherished, pink baby doll I had when I was little; half-filled with some sort of sand-like pellets
dating guru? who knew.
Someone recently found my page with this search item:
how do you help a girl along the way to liking you.
Should I start listing my personal dating advice? OK.
Dating Tip #1: Be honest already. Yes, about everything. Sorry, even that. Don’t pretend to like The Indigo Girls if you don’t. Or start wearing stripey sweaters just because he likes them (but you think they make you look fat.) If s/he asks you a question, don’t second guess what your date might want you to say: just give your honest answer. No one wants to date the pretend version of you.
Looking for a church?
If you live in Cloverdale, Coatesville, Greencastle, Fillmore, Brazil, Bainbridge, Roachdale or Stilesville, check out Wellspring Christian Church.
07.25.08
Onomatopoetically
As a lover of words and their sounds, this site is clever and cool. Suggest a word!
07.23.08
Where in the World is Toby Edwardago?
Last night I couldn’t find Tobyin his room when I went to check on him before I went to bed. Know where I found him? Not in his bed, or even under it (where he likes to hide). Nope. He was fast asleep on TOP of his dresser. Yup..the five-drawer dresser that is shoulder-high on me.
When asked about it he explained that he couldn’t get hurt if he fell off because 1) he had a blanket at the bottom of the dresser and 2) he’s a big boy.
We are in for some hard times and even harder lessons.