Last night we finally got around to having our senior dinner. A new school year has already started but it was time to celebrate with our seniors from last year. It was a great opportunity to sit around with old students and leaders and enjoy a meal together. Since I am their youth pastor, someRead more
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The first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation on re-mastered Blu-ray was released yesterday. I already wrote about its release and how I have to fight the temptation to buy it. (Though I just checked Amazon and it only costs $59.99). I’d be more than happy to spend that money, though, because TNG isRead more
“Interlude” is a song by the band Attack Attack! Some students at the University of Northern Iowa choreographed a dance for the song, which has become a phenomenon at the school’s sporting events. The original video with instructions can be seen below.Read more
I’m in Las Vegas again. This time I’m not on vacation with my wife but celebrating my friend, Ron. Ron is getting married next weekend and we’re here for his bachelor party. I obviously don’t believe that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. So instead of having a Hangover type weekend I’m having moreRead more
Camp can be a little rough. Camp has been good so far. Our students made me proud by dressing up for Star Wars Night and they got even nerdier last night for Pokemon Night. Camp is good but it’s still rough. The roughness really comes from the lack of sleep at camp. We’re up early,Read more
I may have had one of my favorite youth ministry moments ever yesterday. Star Wars Night at summer camp. We pick a different theme for each night and then our students dress up for that theme. We’ve done different themes throughout the years but last night’s theme was special. I love Star Wars. I loveRead more