This afternoon, I stopped by the local polling place on my way home from riding. There are nine constitutional amendments on the ballot this November–and I’m not gonna tell you how I voted. I’m sure you could figure it out! Which leads me to the next point: you should go vote too. But if you’re [...]
I read this in The Dallas Morning News the other day. [Link to article] From Herb Kelleher (Southwest Airlines): Mr. Kelleher “knows a thing or two about the Wright amendment,” said Ed Stewart, a spokesman for Southwest, which wants to fly around the country from Love Field, its home airport. “Half the battle is just [...]
In light of the last post and a good comment/question–I though I would write about why I oppose the Wright Amendment. 1) It is against free market principles. Why arbitrarily limit an airport? Why allow flights to a state and the states which border it? I understand limiting national/international flights for security reasons, but you [...]
Like a sick and dying animal, the Astros were graciously put down this evening. In their typical fashion, they stranded dozens of batters in scoring position, easily choking away four wins that were within their grasp. I won’t recount each missed opporunity, but if you watched it, you know what I speak of. However, the [...]
What are deacons? I grew up in Baptist churches. My dad served on the body of deacons from time to time. I know their role is something akin to “servant leader.” But what do they really do? Are they the gray-haired men with receding hairlines that pass the offering buckets between rows? Are they the [...]
From time to time, I am confronted with the reality that I am not timeless. I had a beginning on this earth. I will have an end. Sometimes I feel invincible. Sometimes I am reminded that I am not. Sometimes I see death and am face-to-face with God’s glory and the goodness of His will. [...]
Is technology a luxury? Or is it essential. First, let’s define how I want to look at this: I’m not talking about convenience points in life–I’m thinking about the use of technology in sharing Jesus Christ with people. Not “Is A/C essential for my life?” (The answer is yes, by the way), but “Is technology [...]
Bill Hybels, pastor of Willow Creek Community Church, recently spoke at CedarCreek Chuch’s anniversary celebration: “My greatest fear,” he told the crowd, “is for you to think this is normal. This is so not normal.” …” “You may think that a church that cares for lost people is normal,” Mr. Hybels said. “The average church [...]
It never ceases to amaze me how dumb companies are. First we have the recording industry: digital music is bad–let’s sue everyone for illegally sharing/stealing music! They should have said, “Humm…this is an interesting technology. How can we use it to make more money? Maybe we should sell music online… And maybe the reason sales [...]
Well, it looks like the Astros finally got done choking and won a game. Somebody must have done a great job administering the Heimlich Maneuver on them– In spite of the fact that I’m not a fan, I’m glad they won. I’m glad for Chris’s sake, and I’m glad for David’s sake. And I’m even [...]