Archive for 'stories'
How I Got Into Reading
Posted on 21. Mar, 2008 by frank.
When I was a child my parents always encouraged me to read just as they are with my son Michael in the picture on the left. I remember my mom sitting down with us and reading everything from children’s books to C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia. I was fascinated by these incredible places that [...]
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Where Have All The Christians Gone?
Posted on 17. Mar, 2008 by frank.
My friend and Senior Pastor of our church, Brian, has done a series of great posts called Christianity’s Greatest Critics. Today’s was by far the best in the series: The common perception held among the Christian community is that not only are atheists and agnostics intellectually wrong about God, they live morally inferior lives. “If [...]
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Sin In the Cities
Posted on 19. Feb, 2008 by frank.
Forbes recently put together a pretty cool map rating major cities around the US and how they measure up according to the seven deadly sins: lust, gluttony, avarice, sloth, wrath, envy and pride. Philadelphia hit the map under the wrath catagory (see below) but none of the others. Here is how they did it: For [...]
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Something Interesting This Way Comes
Posted on 08. Feb, 2008 by frank.
Creation is a topic that I have always found interesting. I have some opinions that I will hash out at some point on this blog but for now, it seems that Ben Stein wants in the debate over darwinism and intelligent design. Here is what he has to say: I’m Ben Stein – many of [...]
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When I Watch My Son Sleep
Posted on 01. Feb, 2008 by frank.
It’s interesting for me to see what I learn as I observe my boys grow up. It seems like time is flying by faster each day that passes. A few days ago Shelli ran out with Michael to run an errand and I stayed home with AJ. He had just been fed so he had [...]
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Children Know More Than We Think
Posted on 14. Jan, 2008 by frank.
Kids continually surprise me. My son Michael is becoming so perceptive and is beginning to anticipate the needs of others. The other day Anthony had just finished eating and as Shelli was setting him down in his chair he spit up a little. Michael quickly grabbed a burp cloth and handed it to my wife [...]
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O’ Little Town…
Posted on 29. Dec, 2007 by frank.
The little town of Bethlehem should perhaps be renamed to the the little town of Beat On Them. After Christmas celebrations this year the Greek Orthodox priests and Armenian priests got in a big fight over how to clean the Church of the Nativity. The cradle of Christianity was rocked by an unholy punch-up when [...]
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JolliPOO
Posted on 14. Dec, 2007 by frank.
My brother Dave works for Disney and often does our logos for Kids’ Camp every year. He recently put this together: A three eyed JolliPOO,Is a thing of the past.That once fought warriors,And ate them really fast. With speed he would munch them,And before mankind knew,All armies fell victim,To his unsalted chew. With no one [...]
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Lindsay Returns Home
Posted on 09. Dec, 2007 by frank.
My friend Lindsay Spengler returned home about a week ago. If you don’t remember her, from my sermon this summer, you can see my recent interview with her by clicking here. Lindsay has fought her way through her RSD and recently got back from Mexico where she received some experimental treatment. God has answered prayer [...]
