If/Then Prayers (6/21/09)

What a great photo, huh? LOL. Sorry, it’s all I could come up with this time!

Well, I’m personally pleased to announce this is the last new video for the summer. As I’ve done in the past, I need some time to recharge the batteries….so I’m looking forward to the break. However, we will be having our annual Video Countdown of the top 10 videos of the past year….one per week over ther rest of the summer. The videos were picked based on feedback that I received over the course of the year. So if you missed them, I hope you like the summer format. And even if you remember the video, a refresher is always nice

Is Swearing Now OK? (6/11/09)

If I had to prioritize, the issue that I brought up at the very end (using the Lord’s name inappropriately) is a bigger issue. Perhaps this should have been the main focus of the video! But the use of profanity is a very relevant question too. So I’d love to hear what people think. You can post publicly below or email me directly at tom@faith360.org if you prefer your views to be kept private.

A Visit to Paradise (6/1/09)

First, I need to make a correction. I referred to an “AP” study in the video. The study was actually reported by the Associated Press (AP) and conducted by researchers at Elizabethtown College. I don’ t have a link handy, but the article was called “Amish Population Booming, Study Finds” and was written by Mark Scolforo. I believe the date is 8-20-09.

After I finished this video, I realized there is another area where the Amish might have it right. They don’t send their kids to public schools. I don’t know all of their reasons, but after having a terrible experience with our public schools this past week, I can see why so many parents send their children to private schools or opt for home schooling. The garbage that enters young, vulnerable minds is scary.

If you’d like to share any of your thoughts on the Amish with me, I’d love to hear them. By no means am I an expert on this topic.  Shoot me an email at tom@faith360.org. Thanks!