Crossover for Mac

Crossover for Mac is this amazing software that allows you to run Windows programs and play Windows games all on a Mac. Unlike Boot Camp or Parallels for Mac, however, Crossover does not require a copy of Windows! I just downloaded this program, and have yet to test all my favorite Windows programs on it, [...]

One More Game

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The Philadelphia Phillies are one step away from their 2nd World Series championship in 125 years. More importantly, the city of Philadelphia is on the verge of it’s first major sport championship in 28 years. As I have lived in the Philly area for my whole life, I am personally excited about this, [...]

Funny Friday: 6

My favorite links from the past week:

The Office this week was great. Favorite quote: Dwight - “She taught me so many things: pasteurized milk, sheets, monotheism…” Watch the whole episode here.
And you thought your day was bad… watch How to Go to Jail for a Speeding Ticket.
I have never liked Nickelback, even when they were [...]

How do I Use Materials?

Welcome to Packrat Week! This is the fifth in a series of posts about the art and science of gathering material for sermon prep. Be sure to check out the rest of the series here.

How do I Use Materials?
Over the past week, we have introduced a “packrat” mentality, found out what to collect, where to [...]

How do I Organize Materials?

Welcome to Packrat Week! This is the fourth in a series of posts about the art and science of gathering material for sermon prep. Be sure to check out the rest of the series here.

How do I Organize Materials?
Over the past two days, we have introduced a “packrat” mentality when it comes to sermon prep [...]

What are Materials?

Welcome to Packrat Week! This is the second in a series of posts about the art and science of gathering material for sermon prep. Be sure to check out the rest of the series here.
What are Materials?
Yesterday, I introduced this idea of how to have a “packrat” mentality when it comes to content material for [...]

Where to Find Materials?

Welcome to Packrat Week! This is the third in a series of posts about the art and science of gathering material for sermon prep. Be sure to check out the rest of the series here.
Where to Find Materials?
Yesterday, I introduced the youth pastor “packrat” mentality. Today, I talked about what you are to collect. By [...]

Why Collect Materials?

Welcome to Packrat Week! This is the first in a series of posts about the art and science of gathering material for sermon prep:
Why Collect Materials?
At the root of any Bible lesson or message is an exposition and application of a Biblical text. But most people are not willing to sit through a lecture [...]

Funny Friday: 5

My favorite links from the past week:

This is an older video from one of the best worst stand up comedians ever. It actually hurts to watch this: Darrell Bluett in World of Pictures
Here is an example of listening without actually listening: Cake Wreck (ht mclanea)
This brought me back to my childhood: Anatomy of Lego Man [...]

Phillies in the World Series

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After a 15 year World Series drought, the Philadelphia Phillies are back in the World Series. So excited! But I am a little bummed because I will miss Game 3 on Saturday night (Jr. High retreat).
Deep thought of the day:
A student can succeed on 66% of the questions on a test and [...]