There Is A Flow
Pastor Matt's Youth-Focused Blog
Chickening Out
I want chickens. Somewhere along the line I decided that owning a small flock of chickens would be a fantastic idea. It has yet to come to fruition, but it is a fantastic idea nonetheless. I’ve done the research: breeds, feed, predators, coops, etc. The whole coop thing seems to be the biggest investment, ...
Blinded by Science
Good ‘ol Facebook. Give it a read sometime and, if your group of friends is diverse enough, you will see some real skepticism. I’m talking bordering on conspiracy theories. -The government is out to get us. -Religion is trying to control our minds. -Big corporations are pulling the strings. -The man is keeping us down. ...
The Cause Effect
This week a lot of people on Facebook are changing their profile picture for a cause. The particular cause in question is a significant issue, and it has been something I’ve been thinking about quite a bit. However, it isn’t what I have been thinking about the most. I have been thinking about how the issue (any issue, really) ...
Those Dinner Conversations
Monday night, dinner table. Mom: “How was school? Did you do your homework?” Tuesday night, dinner table. Dad: “You have that test tomorrow – are you going to study?” Wednesday night, dinner table. Mom: “How did you do on your test today?” ( Teens: Even though I didn’t put your normal, insightful ...
Hey parents, how is your modeling career going?
While it might be good to practice some of those glazed-over, disinterested glares that they use on the catwalk in the event that your teen asks for something ridiculous, I’m not talking about runways and fashion. Every parent models for their children. Babies come out of the womb pretty inept at using a fork, ...
Luke, I am your father.
Hopefully I didn’t spoil a 33 year old movie for anyone. This post is kind of aimed at moms and dads anyway, so Star Wars was culturally significant enough for you that I think I’m safe. Furthermore, one particular archetype from the stories is becoming timely for you and worth exploring. In The Empire Strikes Back, ...
Tweet Nothings
I have a Twitter account. I don’t like saying, “I have a Twitter,” because it sounds like a mild heart condition. Why, you ask? There was a time, kids, where to get your sports news you had to visit multiple websites. Believe it or not, you would actually have to go to ESPN.com, ...
Why I Fish & Why I Care
When I was in middle school I rediscovered fishing. My best friend fished, and he invited me to join him. It wasn’t long until I was thoroughly smitten. A few years later I began fly fishing, and the rest is history. I loved the challenge, the beauty, the tranquility, the camaraderie, and my primary quarry: ...
So, what did you think about all those eggs?
“I hope you won’t be offended if I move over,” I said. That is the kind of small talk that you make on an airplane. My ticket was for a middle seat, and hers was for the aisle. The window was open. So, it was a good opportunity to be pleasant, start conversation, and ...
I don’t care what you say, it is still a door.
When is a door not a door? When it’s ajar! That is significantly funnier when said out loud. At least if you like puns, which I do. Our culture is all about calling one thing something else. I’ll get right to the chase: even many “Christians” and “churches” are all about calling one ...