Polamalu

Check this out: http://jeffleake.typepad.com/the_launchpad/2009/10/polamalus-faith.html

Trash Talk

Ben Roethlisberger to Shawne Merriman during last week’s game: “There you are. I was wondering if you were in here. I didn’t see you much. You alright? You healthy?…(couldn’t hear what Merriman said)… No, man. You healthy? You good? (Yeah!) Ok. lol

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Crosstown Tonight!

Bring out your kids! While you’re at it, why not check out the adult small groups!

Put Christmas Back in Hampton!

I am not one who usually gets heavily involved in politics or activism. I believe there are much more constructive and productive things I can do with my time. I may have to reconsider. As my son has entered the Hampton Township School District this year, I have noticed that we don’t have Christmas in Hampton. We have “Holiday Parties” and “Winter Break”. A search of the district website for Christmas did yield a result of a 7th grade Christmas carol field trip. Maybe I am overreacting without enough information. I will check into this further. I will keep you posted. (No pun intended!)

Persecution in America

What is this country, a nation founded under God, Yahweh, the God of the Bible, coming to? Facing fines or imprisonment for saying a prayer during a church sports banquet? You’ve got to be kidding me!!! Check this out: http://www.klove.com/leavingsite.aspx?h=http%3a%2f%2fwww.wnd.com%2findex.php%3ffa%3dPAGE.view%26pageId%3d110207&d=Florida+Educators+Cleared+In+Prayer+Case+(116205)

Entymology

The other day I saw a strange bug in my yard. The legs were green and looked like a grasshopper’s. The rear of the body was black with what looked like a single stinger and resembled an earwig. The torso and head were red with antennae and four legs. Last night a large (almost 2 inches) one of these was crawling across my windshield. Has anybody else seen these things? Does anybody know what they are?

Why are you wearing that?

I had one of those precious teachable moments last night. Michael (age 6) was looking at the cross on my neck chain and asked me, “Why are you wearing that?” I see many people with crosses on necklaces, earrings, in tatoos, and other places. I’ve often wanted to ask the same question. I’ve thought quite a bit about what I would say if someone asked me that, so I was somewhat prepared to respond. I did expand my answer for him: One, I wear it to remind me that Jesus loves me and to remind me of what he did on the cross so all the bad things I’ve done are forgiven. Two, I wear it so maybe someone who has never heard about Jesus will ask me that and I will get to tell them about Him. Third, I wear it to remind me to do good and behave the way He wants me to.

Do you wear or display a cross? Has anyone ever asked you why? Have you ever asked yourself why?

Gross but Amazing

If you have a weak stomach, stop reading this now! Monday Michael and I went fishing at North Park Lake. Since the size and creel limits have been lifted, we brought home an 11 & 1/2 inch largemouth bass. It was an extremely fat bass. It almost looked like it was full of eggs, but I knew that shouldn’t be possible this time of year. I continued fishing and didn’t thing much more about it. At home I started the work and cut off the first fillet. Michael asked, “What’s that?” as he pointed to something dark inside the fish. I said,” I don’t know, probably our night crawler.” Then I took a closer look as it was much larger than a night crawler. I was amazed to find a whole large crayfish! It filled the fish’s stomach and its’ tail could be seen in the back of the fish’s mouth! I can’t believe he was still hungry enough to hit our worm! God’s creation and the way it works never ceases to totally amaze me!

Crosstown

I believe we had 15 or so boys in grades K & 1 for the first night of Crosstown. We had ice cream sundaes, Veggie Tales, and Whomp ‘em (a somewhat organized pillow fight game to help learn each other’s names). I do miss the boys who have moved on. Good luck with 2nd grade! It is very cool to see how much last year’s kindergarten kids have matured since the spring. I am counting on you guys to be the leaders and set a good example! Keep up the great work. It’s going to be a great year!

Memorials

Everywhere I turn it seems someone is soliciting money for a memorial for some person or event. I do not mean this to sound disrespectful. I have the highest respect and appreciation for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice of their lives for a worthy cause, as well as for those who willingly put themselves in a position with that possible outcome. Having said that, I just want to offer some food for thought. Why do we waste so much money on the dead? There are so many homeless and hungry people in the world and yes, even in our own neighborhoods. Wouldn’t it be better to help the living? The widows and the orphans? And yes, absolutely, the surviving family members of these great people who made such a sacrifice! Wouldn’t this be so much better than giving toward some pile of metal and concrete? Let’s give honor and respect where it is due, but let’s do it with wisdom and common sense. I welcome your thoughts and opinions.