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Rugged Romance

Posted on February 7, 2012

I was editing a video recently and came across the predictable “Romantic Effect” video editing tool. You know the one. It puts a dreamy blurry weepy air around the person in the shot. The effect tries to give the impression … Continue reading →

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When Slow Wins

Posted on January 27, 2012

My preference is fast. I like to drive fast. I like fast internet connections. I like to work fast. I wish I could read fast. But fast isn’t always best. Sometimes, slow wins. For someone who prefers to go fast, this reality … Continue reading →

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Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

Posted on January 21, 2012

I recently finished reading Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. Hillenbrand has turned an amazing story into a profound book. Hillenbrand also penned Seabiscuit, which was turned into a film, and I can’t imagine it will be long before Unbroken finds it’s way onto the … Continue reading →

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Finding Compañeros (Repost)

Posted on January 4, 2012

Note: The “Some Thoughts on ‘How to Talk to Little Girls’” post has generated a lot of interest and brought new people to the blog. I thought I would repost a previous favorite to share with all the new readers. … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on “How to Talk to Little Girls”

Posted on December 23, 2011

As a father of a little girl who will have her second birthday in January, I was interested in the recent article titled “How to Talk to Little Girls.” The excellent Huffington Post piece by Lisa Bloom has created a … Continue reading →

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It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

Posted on December 18, 2011

A friend sent me this link in an email with the subject line that read: “It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time.” Hilarious. I’m guessing the end result was not what this dog had in mind. Actually, I’m … Continue reading →

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21 Men (Not Named Jesus) I’m Thankful For

Posted on November 22, 2011

As Thanksgiving nears, I was thinking about things I’m thankful for. The first thing that came to mind was the men that God has used to sharpen my life over the years. We are shaped by those around us, and … Continue reading →

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Video of Prayer Before Penn State – Nebraska Football Game

Posted on November 13, 2011

Thanks to EdStetzer.com for pointing this video out. -jdl

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An Open-Ended “Follow Me”

Posted on November 11, 2011

If we knew up front everything Jesus meant when he said “follow me,” we probably would have run away. Imagine, for example, if Jesus had spelled everything out to Peter when he offered the “How to Become My Disciple” sales … Continue reading →

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Beauty and Grace in Waste Land

Posted on October 4, 2011

I recently had the privilege to watch a wonderful documentary: Waste Land. It’s a beautiful film that stirred my soul with both sorrow and hope. I want to tell you about the movie and then offer some thoughts about its … Continue reading →

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