Some of my favorites parts in the Harry Potter series have involved the interpersonal conflict among Harry and his friends. J.K. Rowling does a tremendous job capturing the drama, emotions and uncertainty of adolescent amorousness. I’m still enjoying The Half-Blood Prince and know that things will really start picking up as I’ve past the halfwayRead more
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Happy Thanksgiving! Today is Thanksgiving in the United States. George Washington proclaimed the first nation-wide celebration of Thanksgiving on November 26, 1789. It’s a day to gather with family, eat great food and remember all for which we’re thankful. Obviously I’m thankful for God’s infinite love, my wife, my family, my friends, my job andRead more
I’ve spent the last two days in Las Vegas. We didn’t have any ministry going on this week so I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to get away. Some people enjoy camping, others enjoy the beach but I really like Vegas. I’ve been coming to Vegas since I was four years old andRead more
I’m in Las Vegas again. Other than those living here, do other Christian bloggers write many posts in Vegas? I’m actually on a little vacation celebrating my best friend’s wife’s birthday. Unfortunately Alycia had to work so I’m flying solo in Vegas. I haven’t done anything crazy or sinful. I’m enjoying myself but I desperatelyRead more
Most movies I review on this blog are tremendously nerdy. I normally write about super heroes and robots, not presidents and Constitutional amendments. Even though Lincoln isn’t as nerdy as The Dark Knight Rises or The Hobbit, there is a lot of nerdiness with the Civil War. I don’t know of any group nerdier thanRead more
Life at Hogwarts in The Half-Blood Prince has gotten off to a very normal start. I always enjoy the first few chapters back at Hogwarts when the students are getting settled and things like classes and Quidditch get going. Below are some thoughts from chapters 7-12 of The Half-Blood Prince.Read more