Stac’s Place

Mario Unleashed
I found this video clip on Emerging Church Blogs today, and it got me to thinking. These guys probably aren’t making a living at this, but they sure look like they’re having fun.
I had breakfast with one of the wisest people I know today. He was willing to listen to me, and [...]

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Hanging Out with Baseball Chapel Leaders
I’m in Chicago today, learning about my new role as the Baseball Chapel leader for State College’s new minor league baseball team. The Spikes open their season June 20 against the dreaded Williamsport Crosscutters.
I’m sitting in a conference room with 20 other guys from all over the [...]

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Some things never fail to surprise me…
Here are just a few:The Pirates’ starting lineup
How my heart jumps at the sound of “Daddy’s home!!!” from one of my kids…
How great I feel when I get to hang out with students…
How long I go without having deep conversations with other men, even though I know it’s good [...]

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A Change in Plans
I had the opportunity to speak at our church this past weekend. I thought I’d drop some knowledge in the good people of State College, bring some hope to those who are struggling with the blues, blahs, and burnout. I experience the rollercoaster of ups and downs from time to [...]

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Coincidence? I think not
First things first. Sorry for the long absence. I’ve had stuff going on, sort of…
On the way home from XStream tonight I asked my friend Kimmy to name her favorite movie. She replied without hesitation: “Pride and Prejudice or Sense and Sensibility.” Then she launched into favorites [...]

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