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Etymology

I’ve been thinking about the word “authentic” in relation to Christianity and Christians. It seems that many times we are not truly authentic – or else we wouldn’t be accused of being hypocritical as much as we are. Anyway… I really like the etymology of the word. It goes back to the Greek word authentes

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pandora.com

My friend Gary put me on to this free internet radio site www.pandora.com I’ve been listening to music on it almost non stop. The music is built around your own preferences, which can be saved as your own personal stations. I thought I’d pass on the tip!!

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all day…

I spent almost all day with other pastors. I didn’t plan it that way, it just kind of happened. In almost every instance, I appreciated the other pastor more than I would have ever expected. It was a good day for my belief in the local church and that it is in good hands here

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Spelling Bee

I was watching a bit of the National Spelling Bee on TV tonight (there really wasn’t much else on), and got a headache… I can’t believe the words that those kids have to spell! After the headache, I began wondering one of those stupid theological questions like, “Would Jesus have won the spelling bee when

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The Summer of Love

I thought that would get your attention!! Okay, so we’re having some more concrete poured in back of the Wytsma house in order to increase our “BBQ-ability”!! We’ve got BBQ’s planned this summer at our house, our friends houses and for the church… and then more at our house and more for the church and

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Daddy Day Care

Tamara is on her way back from the Portland Airport, so it looks like Daddy Day Care is just about over (Tamara has been in Georgia since Sunday)!! The girls and I have had lots of quality time, but fast food and my lack of skills have left us all looking forward to momma’s return

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3 Years

Tamara just told me a little while ago that today is three years to the day since she, Mary Joy, and Esther flew up to Oregon as part of our move here. (I came along in the car a couple of days later). Crazy how quickly three years have gone!! (Here’s a picture from before

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good days

Have you ever had the feeling that a lot of good days are coming? I’ve got that feeling now… that some really good things are about to happen (even though I don’t know what, when, why or how). Either I’ve got a lot to look forward to or I’m a really poor charismatic :)

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