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To my students, upon their graduation from high school, May 2015
Script for the commencement address at New Covenant School, May 22, 2015 Friends, parents, students, and—most importantly—NCS Class of 2015: It is with deep gratitude that I take the podium tonight to celebrate your completion of a very long race. I am honored that you asked me to speak at your commencement, and as a…
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Some Mad Max philosophy
Agree or disagree?
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Mad Max: Fury Road is Great. Here’s Why It’s Also Important. | Tor.com
Great read. And marvelous film. Go see the movie, then read this analysis. (The whole thing.) Much as silent film used to be able to reach across cultures and languages, Miller’s focus on action and emotion over dialogue and exposition allows us to experience the story in a direct, intimate way. The people who referred to…
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LINK: Pulling Together: Marriage, Ministry, and Calling – Sometimes a Light
Good post from Hannah about a better way to see marriage, calling, Kingdom work, and the balance among them. Of all the neighbors you are called to love, your spouse is the closest one. This means that being married will naturally limit your ability to pursue other callings in the Church. But Scripture also makes…
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On Leadership: Some advice from my bottom rung
Not having spent any time in a core leadership role might open me up to criticism for this post. Some of you will say, “Well, it’s easy to criticize if you’re not the one leading. Easy post for you to write.” Maybe. I don’t rake in the big bucks from the C-suite or even middle management ……
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