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Rugged Romance
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
Posted in Culture, Family, Relationships, Uncategorized
Tagged faithfulness, marriage, romance
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Finding Compañeros (Repost)
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
Posted in Culture, Fiction, Film, Friends, Fun, Personal, Relationships, Spiritual Life, Uncategorized
Tagged authenticity, Fandango, friendship, guys, laughter, Lonesome Dove, men, Relationships
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Some thoughts on “How to Talk to Little Girls”
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
Posted in Culture, Family, Gospel, Parenting, Personal, Relationships, Spiritual Life, Uncategorized
Tagged gender, How to Talk to Little Girls, Huffington Post, Lisa Bloom, stereotypes, women
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21 Men (Not Named Jesus) I’m Thankful For
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
Posted in Family, Friends, Fun, Leadership, Personal, Relationships, Spiritual Life, Uncategorized
Tagged character, discipleship, formation, friendship, influence, mentor
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Finding Compañeros
I recently read Lonesome Dove, Larry McMurtry’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel made famous by the television miniseries many consider the greatest ever (starring Tommy Lee Jones and Robert Duvall). McMurtry’s story follows a group of men on a cattle drive … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Fiction, Film, Friends, Fun, Personal, Relationships, Spiritual Life, Uncategorized
Tagged authenticity, Fandango, friendship, guys, laughter, Lonesome Dove, men, Relationships
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Lessons from the Texas Tech – Mike Leach Fiasco
As with most of the sports world, I’ve been sucked into the drama that has surrounded the Texas Tech football program over the last week. I won’t drift into sports reporting here, as everyone from the NY to LA is … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Humor, Leadership, Relationships, Sports
Tagged communication, conflict, cultural differences, email, football, humility, Mike Leach, pride, Texas Tech, timing, transition, trust
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