Archive for November 5th, 2007
I hate to sound like a groupie
Monday, November 5th, 2007BUT Bono is a brilliant communicator. (DUH!) Fascinating interview in Rolling Stone, where he says, among other things, this about America’s role in the world. I’m arguing for a demonstration to the world of what we’re capable of in the West, with our technology, our innovations, our agriculture, our pharmacology. We’ve developed this unimaginable prosperity. [...]
What about the boredom?
Monday, November 5th, 2007“…As the 21-year-old leader of the pack, I felt overwhelmed and unqualified to navigate the choppy waters. We tried everything to keep them engaged, from field trips and outings to chill time and sports. During a citywide scavenger hunt, I even introduced one girl to her deepest crush, Leonardo DiCaprio, at Toys-R-Us. Our meetings were [...]
Creating something from nothing (Bagged Lunch Final Morsel)
Monday, November 5th, 2007+ Bagged Lunch Morsel 1; Morsel 2; Morsel 3; Morsel 4; Morsel 5; Morsel 6, Morsel 7 This is the final post in an eight-part series based on the curriculum I wrote for last year’s Urban Youth Workers Institute Reload training events: “Bagged Lunch and a Drop of Oil: Multiplying Re$ource$ for Urban Ministryâ€Â. Read [...]
Monday Morning MP3
Monday, November 5th, 2007In lieu of posting a single MP3 today, visit Crossroads Christian Church for an excellent five-part sermon series by Pastor Paul Curtis entitled “The 30 Day Adventure,” which walks through Erwin McManus’ book Soul Cravings.