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  It was 2017. I had an opportunity to go on a mission trip with a group to Africa. I made all the plans. I got all the shots. I arranged my schedule. I was… Read More »I Almost Went to Africa. (But I didn’t.)

The Tuxedo Cats. We don’t wear tuxedos. Neither are we cats. I don’t see how we get away with it. Yet, since 2011, we jam. Through changes in personnel, families, and Steve’s hair, we continue… Read More »Tuxedo Cool Cats of Summer

  We’re going to a new church. We know nobody. They’re nice. Of course they are. It’s church. They treat you like royalty. There’s the parking lot guy. Waving you in. Come on! We’ve got… Read More »Church is a Funny Place

You cant use gift cards. I have 175 gift cards. Gifts cards are of the devil. Oh, they look awesome. $50 for dinner! $10 for coffee. Ice cream and smoothies and cokes! Oh my! They… Read More »Gift Card Hot Take

(Why you I oughta) The disciples could be real boneheads sometimes. Like the Stooges. Running around, bumping into each other, arguing over who should be the greatest. Easy to see their blundering and think, “Idiots.”… Read More »Nincompoop!

Having never done it before, it was a daunting but exciting prospect. A three minute video is produced and submitted. You check the box agreeing to the 120 pages of rules, and you’re in. The… Read More »The Drum Solo Contest.

The Ever Elusive Faith and Prayer Jesus heals a demon possessed boy. Big scene. So of course there’s a crowd of people arguing. People have super strong opinions about Jesus. Even back then. The disciples… Read More »Can’t Get Enough

The most number one songs, the most number one albums. The Beatles are the best. The best music, the best stories, the best legacy. But if you’re young I cant expect you to believe it.… Read More »Number One

6. “Can I be honest?” Of course, you can. Really? Is anybody ever going to say, “No, please be dishonest,” or “I’d much rather you lie”? “Please. Lessen my trust.” 5. “Can I ask a… Read More »Top 6 Phrases to Edit

  I Know, I Know, I Know, I Know We all think we’re right. We know not everybody can be right. So who gets to make that call? Why, we do of course. We know… Read More »Pretty Smart