Monthly Archives: July 2007

The Simpsons Movie and a Lesson Learned

Posted on July 27, 2007 by rwiksell

My wife and I were crazy enough to stay up till 2 am last night in order to be among the first viewers of the Simpsons Movie, so dadgum if I’m not going to get some blog mileage out of … Continue reading →

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The Front Porch – Getting Closer!

Posted on July 27, 2007 by rwiksell

Even though this picture was taken yesterday, it still doesn’t capture everything… Some modest stage lighting, and pendant lighting above the future coffee bar, were added only hours ago. And the coffee bar is now finally in the works, and … Continue reading →

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The Inclusive Jesus

Posted on July 18, 2007 by rwiksell

In the process of reading through the gospels once again, this morning I came across what I believe to be one of the most intriguing scenes in the entire Bible: “On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple area and began … Continue reading →

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None of Your Beeswax (or, Waning Eloquent)

Posted on July 13, 2007 by rwiksell

Take heed, ye blog readers, to sacred Scripture, and let us hear the words of the Lord. “Take a sharp sword and use it as a barber’s razor to shave your head and your beard. Then take a set of … Continue reading →

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So Here I Am

Posted on July 4, 2007 by rwiksell

I remember lying in bed at the age of 11, on the top bunk of the room my brother and I shared, in my family’s little two-bedroom apartment. My dad was in his second year of seminary at the age … Continue reading →

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