I enjoy spending time with God. For me that mostly means reading God’s word, going through liturgical prayers and spending time in silence. For Alycia, though, that means spending time with God in nature. She likes reading the Bible and praying but she really gets a lot out of nature. So yesterday we went onRead more
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I couldn’t tell you how many hours I’ve spent playing Angry Birds. When it first came out I played the game nonstop. I’ve also been playing Angry Birds: Star Wars quite a bit since it came out last year. I’ve spent a lot of time playing the game but I haven’t beaten all of theRead more
Alycia and I got a new car yesterday. We weren’t planning on getting a new car but, because of some unexpected circumstances, we are the proud owners of a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. I have yet to name it so, if you have any suggestions, please let me know. I’m really excited to have a brandRead more
The Chicago Cubs kicked off their 2013 season yesterday. I’ve been a fan of the Cubs since I was a child even though they’ve brought me more heartache than joy. I don’t have much hope for this season but, as always, hope springs eternal. Here are some of the most hopeful moments in nerdom. TheRead more
There are a few moments in movies that will give me goose bumps regardless of how many times I see them. In The Two Towers, when Gandalf and Eomer ride in at the end to rescue Helm’s Deep, I always get goose bumps. When the Millennium Falcon comes shooting out of the Death Star andRead more
We’re nearing the end of Holy Week. Today is Good Friday, the day Christians reflect on Jesus’s sacrifice upon the cross. It’s both a day of solemn reflection and tempered hope. We know that the cross gives way to the empty tomb but we can’t be in too much of a rush to get toRead more