Category: Ideas
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What You Learn in the Theatre
This is another reflection from my recent trip to Israel. I should write more of these reflections before I forget what I think about it. Oh, and prepare yourself for the random thoughts. I was not expecting to see so much Roman influence while we were in Israel. I have…
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The Juicy Lucy
Okay – so I lived in Minnesota for 3 years. We went to Minneapolis so many times. I never heard of a Juicy Lucy – until the tv shows started talking about it. I know Minnesotans that have never had it. Of course, now that the shows are out everyone…
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Check out this post from my friend Mike.
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Originally posted on identitySPECIALIST: I was reminded recently that we tend to find our identity in what we do as opposed to who we are. It’s interesting – as I talk to people, most have no idea who they are so they make what they do who they are. You…
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Words Shape Identity
Yesterday at the college, we heard a lexicographer speak. Ever heard a lexicographer speak? We listened to Grant Barrett – co-host of the nationally syndicated radio program Way with Words. In my research, I have come to learn that words shape identity. A single word spoken at the wrong time…
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Natural Desire to Show Your Stuff Off
I heard someone say this today – and I find it to be so true. It was a marketing podcast that I was listening to, and they were talking about how they can use social media to market. The suggestion was to capitalize on people’s basic need to show of…
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Live Deeply
The personal life deeply lived always expands into truths beyond itself – Anais Nin I don’t even remember where I saw this quote. To be honest with you, this post was sitting in my draft files and I decided to give it a shot. When I first think of this,…
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Soil to Soul Connection
I think I heard that in a talk somewhere, or maybe I heard a concept and came up with it. I don’t remember. I’d cite the reference if I could remember. This is another post that I am writing to process a bit of my Israel trip. If you have…
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The Church of the Holy Sepulchre – What a waste!
This was the main sentiment that was communicated by the guys on my recent trip to Israel. I heard a few say, “I just don’t get it.” Others commented that if they were to come back, that they just wouldn’t even bother checking out this particular church – that it…
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An American Portion
Only Americans don’t know about it. Everyone else in the world understands an American portion. 20 years ago, a cup of coffee was 8 oz. Today, you ordered the venti didn’t you? 20 years ago, a popcorn at the movies was 5 cups. Today, it’s a tub. 20 years ago,…
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Starting to Process the Israel Trip
Tonight is the first night where I don’t feel tired – like jetlag tired. Of course, I didn’t know that I was tired. It actually feels normal today. I think I’ve been too tired to process my trip to Israel. I’ve talked to a few people about it, but I…
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Skipped the Main Point
Last night, I had the opportunity to speak to college students at Vanguard University. They had a series that they were working through, and I was invited to share some ideas on Identity Formation. Seeing as I study and write about identity, I was looking forward to it. I had…
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