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June 18, 2014

The Nelson connection

It's a blessing and a little surreal to be able to serve in a church with an "old" friend. Welcome Neal Nelson to Northstar Church in Blacksburg, VA! Continue Reading →No visits yet

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Published on June 18, 2014 06:00

June 17, 2014

Photo: Waffle House with my minions

The kids and I grab a quick lunch before I head out for a personal retreat for a few days.(Visited 49 times, 1 visits today)

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Published on June 17, 2014 09:46

June 12, 2014

Cable boxes, tv tuners and pong

Today's enthusiasm for new technological advances and devices is not greater than yesteryear's. Consider three devices: the cable device, Pong and TV tuners. Continue Reading →(Visited 16 times, 8 visits today)

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Published on June 12, 2014 18:45

June 6, 2014

Fret not

Is it time to hit the "impeach button?" Or is it a time to wait and support the President? This post examines the Bergdahl scandal in light of how one should respond with a Christian worldview to discontent with the administration. Continue Reading →No visits yet

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Published on June 06, 2014 08:38

June 1, 2014

Reflections on Montenegro

I’ve been back in the States for a few days now from a trip to Montenegro with friends. Carolyn and I celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary on Friday by eating (for the first time) at the famed Palisades Restaurant. It… Continue Reading →(Visited 1 times, 1 visits today)

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Published on June 01, 2014 11:00

May 26, 2014

Skadar Lake

Today our Montenegro group explored Skadar Lake outside of Podgorica. We hiked a little used trail outside of the small village Revica Crnojevica, discovering old stone walls in the surrounding forested mountains.(Visited 5 times, 1 visits today)

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Published on May 26, 2014 17:30

May 19, 2014

Montenegro necessity

A quick run around town before the trip this morning resulted in these treasures. Most importantly, the passport and banana chips.(Visited 5 times, 1 visits today)

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Published on May 19, 2014 09:38

May 17, 2014

Destination Durmitor

I just got permission from Jack Brauer to post one of his pictures of Zabljak with Mount Durmitor looming above. Jack is a mountain photographer based out of Colorado. You’ve got to visit his site and look at his stunning… Continue Reading →(Visited 1 times, 1 visits today)

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Published on May 17, 2014 15:24

May 16, 2014

Next stop: Montenegro – Help needed

On Monday, I’ll be flying out with four friends from our church to meet with a great friend who has moved to Montenegro. Part of former Yugoslavia, Montenegro voted for independence in 2006, and has since been envisioning and building… Continue Reading →(Visited 15 times, 12 visits today)

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Published on May 16, 2014 15:43

The myth of bad marriages in the church

Are Christian marriages crumbling? Not according to this research. In fact, I believe that a marriage that is intentionally and consistently centered on Christ has a stunningly low, if almost non-existent divorce rate. Continue Reading →(Visited 17 times, 3 visits today)

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Published on May 16, 2014 08:17