I show the following YouTube clip the first night of class to spark a discussion on how popular culture perceives Jesus...
I greatly enjoy Imgur (though this has been a slow discovery, and indoctrination, process). It’s full of hilarious, albeit foolish, moments documented on video or photo. I laughed for four days after first seeing this (actually, I still laugh every time I see it): http://imgur.com/gallery/uRzprXO...
Fear and risk are two peas in a pod.
In light of my last post, it goes without saying that I don’t like risk. For this reason, I’ve given it the following acronym: Really Intense Side Kicks (to the kidneys).
In UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), when fighters take shots to the kidneys, they either collapse, keep moving in a semi-delirious state, or attack with a surprising ferocity...
In Sheryl Sandberg’s book, Lean In, she asks her readers, “What would you do if you weren’t afraid?”
This hard-hitting question sent me into a minor tailspin. After some extensive journaling, I came up with the following list:
1) I’d quit my job
2) I’d go on a date
3) I’d write a book
4) I’d leave Fresno
5) I’d travel
6) I’d get my PhD
This was in October 2013...
I had the privilege of watching my friends’ 2 ½-year-old little boy a month ago. I’ve worked with, and been around, kids a majority of my life; however it’s been a while since I’ve been entrusted with the care of a little one...