As a certified United Methodist lay speaker, I must take an advanced class every three years in order to retain my certification. I usually try to take a class every other year or so, so I don’t find myself in a bind. There are various topics, but..
Topics: Faith, lay speaking

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Well, I heard from Debra Snellen today. Without going into all the details, it’s been proposed that I lead a trip to Kenya next year. I would have an assistant leader (not yet determined), but I would be the team leader.That’s a very scary...
Topics: Faith, Foreign missions, LEAMIS

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For most TV shows, the introduction of a new logo would be of no interest whatsoever. But “Doctor Who” is not most shows, “Doctor Who” fans are geeks (myself obviously included), and thus the BBC took the step of releasing a video.
Topics: logos, Popular culture, TV

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Well, Drew Carey has apparently worked out well as the host of “The Price Is Right,” so now CBS has hired one of his old “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” chums to resurrect another game show staple. Wayne Brady is now hosting...
Topics: game shows, let's make a deal, monty hall, Popular culture, TV, wayne brady

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The last-minute decision by TSA not to allow the start of direct air service between Nairobi and Atlanta this month caused me some hand-wringing over travel plans, but in the end it was only a minor inconvenience.For the people of Kenya, however, the...
Topics: Foreign missions

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