Episode Archives

(Not) Sponsors – The Upstream Collective

Would you like to go to Barcelona? Ed Stetzer offered a group of pastors the opportunity to join him on a “vision” trip to Western Europe. I had just finished an online course with David Fitch, “Readings in Postmodern Philosophy and Theology.” During our conversation at the end … Continue reading

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Startlingly Second – Thoughts from the Edge

We have a love affair with first. Our beloved Sooner football team will not be first in much of anything this season. Despite good reason many fans live and die by the play of a bunch of 18-22 year olds. Tells you something about life and our emotional investments. … Continue reading

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When Jesus AIDS Others – World AIDS Day

aids-world-day“Do you see this woman?”

My cousin died of AIDS before we knew much about the disease. Emaciated and wracked by the disease he was a shell of his former self. He died in relative obscurity. No doubt his family felt stigmatized.

Several years later I would sit in … Continue reading

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Advent Conspiracy – Alternatives to Consumerism

Black Friday and Cyber Monday mark attempts to increase the bottom line for retailers. Early indications reveal more people opened there wallets and purses on Black Friday but short of last years average. We will see what is reported for Cyber Monday.

A couple of years ago we learned … Continue reading

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Friday Photo

One Tommie’s favorite photo subjects is train tracks. A couple of weeks ago I was to meet Patty for an evening out. Leaving early I took a side trip and found this scene to my liking. You may find the different depths of field in the photo quite interesting. … Continue reading

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