Yesterday was the first day of autumn. In most places around the United States that means changing leaves and changing temperatures. For those of us in southern California, though, the first day of autumn still means 80 degrees and sunshine. Even though I never experienced the traditional fall weather of the east coast, as aRead more
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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npjF032TDDQ&w=560&h=315] That song has been stuck in my head for about four days straight. I first heard it on a sports talk radio station a long time ago but, recently, it has been securely planted in my brain. And I love it. “Raining Tacos” is a song by Parry Gripp, lead vocalist and guitarist forRead more
I’ve been doing student ministry for a long time. Most nights at youth group are fun, good for hanging out and great for some biblical encouragement. Some nights, though, the Holy Spirit moves in a powerful way and all I can do is praise God. We had one of those nights earlier this week. WeRead more
Last week Disney confirmed its plans to release a new Star Wars movie every year, alternating between trilogy films and origin stories. Disney confirmed that the first origin story movie would center on Han Solo and be released in 2016. I’m all right with origin stories but I would prefer to see Disney explore otherRead more
This past weekend Miss New York, Nina Davuluri, was crowned Miss America. Davuluri’s parents were born in India and immigrated to the United States. Davuluri was born in the United States, is an American citizen and a great example of our nation’s diversity. Some people didn’t share that sentiment, though. After Davuluri won the MissRead more
Whenever our high school students tell me they’re dating someone who doesn’t love Jesus, I always make them look up 2 Corinthians 6:14. Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? This is a great verse about marriage andRead more