Surfing the Inner N8

Insights & Outsights from a Guy Trying to Follow Jesus

  • Godspell @ Ebenezer’s

    Yesterday Carolyn and I went to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., then ate at Union Station and walked around the Capitol.  After that we hit Ebenezer’s Coffeehouse for some mocha–she got mint and I got white chocolate.  Mmm….. Then we headed to the lower part of Ebenezer’s for National Community Church’s production of Godspell. … Continue reading

  • Good Friday?

    Today is Good Friday.  Kind of ironic to call it that.  I’ve always found the day to have mixed emotions: it’s good for those who benefit from Christ’s death, but how horrible an experience for Him to endure!  Calling it “Good Friday” just seems kind of… well… selfish.  How ’bout we call Easter “Good Sunday”… Continue reading

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  • Learn About Life & Leadership With D-PLUM

    Today I’d like to introduce everyone to Darren Plummer, a friend of mine who is planting a church in College Park, Maryland, called Mosaic. I asked him a few questions about blogging, and I’d encourage you to check out his blog, “D-PLUM… life and leadership,” at http://mosaicland.blogspot.com.  Enjoy! How long have you been blogging? I… Continue reading

  • Strange Maps

    One of my favorite blogs is called “Strange Maps.” I don’t know where homey finds this stuff, but it’s very cool. It’s one of the most unique and interesting blogs I’ve encountered. Check out the latest “Strange Map,” about the teaching of evolution, here. Continue reading

  • Station 7

    Last Friday Carolyn and I finally ate at Station 7, the new firehouse-themed restaurant in Pittsville.  Wow–I’m definitely going to be a regular! Station 7 (the restaurant) is actually at what was once Station 7 (the firehouse).  If I remember right, it was built in 1929 and you can tell it’s a firehouse.  They have… Continue reading

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  • Chicken Fries, Autographs, and Wedgies

    Visiting Carolyn’s classroom is always a blast. Usually it’s the highlight of my week. Last Friday I was able to visit for a couple hours. Here are some of the best quotes: When Carolyn was talking about how different animals can be helpful, she came to dogs and asked, “How can dogs help you?” One… Continue reading

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  • A SonRise Seder

    Yesterday at SonRise we brought in a guy from Jews for Jesus, and he led us in a seder service.  “Seder” means “order,” and I can see why they call it that, because there’s a ton of stuff in a seder meal that all has to be done in just the right order. It was… Continue reading

  • Prepare to Be Freaked Out by the Human Rubber Chicken

    This just shouldn’t be: Continue reading

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  • One Headline I Never Expected to See

    “Lawrence Roach agreed to pay alimony to the woman he divorced, not the man she became after a sex change,” the article begins. Wow. You can read the full article here… if you really want to. Continue reading

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  • Top 10 Random Thoughts About Church Ministry

    (10) Sunday morning is absolutely the most grueling time of the week for me. On Sunday afternoons I feel like an athlete after a highly competitive contest. (9) You hear a lot about how people no longer respect clergy. I’m sure that’s often true, but in my experience, I’ve found that many people still attach… Continue reading

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