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This evening I’m getting together with some students to have a Halo night. Even though many games have come and gone, the popularity of Halo and its sequels continues to persist. The popularity of the game is based on its multiplayer component. Players can play online or gather with their friends. It’s easy to loseRead more

I love video games and I love comics so seemingly I should love the Marvel vs. Capcom series. As hard as it may be to believe, though, I actually don’t. The game is too complicated and, to be successful, requires an inordinate number of combos. When it comes to fighting games, I like to keepRead more

I love meat. I’m a carnivore through and through. I feel a sense of great sadness when someone tells me that he or she is a vegetarian. I feel sad because I know that they’re missing out on something that has brought me so much joy. However, I am disturbed by the creation narratives inRead more

Last night I did the most Christian thing I’ve ever done. I played Settlers of Catan at Chick-fil-A. Some might suggest that feeding the poor or going on a mission trip are far more Christian. Those activities are far more like Jesus. But there aren’t a lot of activities that are more Christian than playingRead more

I dropped my phone in the toilet. Ever since I’ve had a smart phone it has been with me day and night, even when nature calls. Why would I want to read a magazine in the bathroom when I could play Angry Birds or listen to a podcast? My phone has ventured into the bathroomRead more

In all of my relationships I want to sit around and talk about video games, comics, movies and sports. Those topics are fun, easy to talk about and never get too serious. One of my character flaws is that I avoid serious conversations. I hate asking tough questions that lead to tough conversations. I’d muchRead more