War of Words

Posted on October 22, 2010 Written by 14 Comments
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Our Bible study on Wednesday night started with a question:

What’s the difference between happiness and joy?

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I thought I knew, but didn’t really. I had my own ideas, but was curious to know how others stacked them up. So, being the diligent linguist, I posted the same question to my Twitter and Facebook. [Read more...]

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Card Collectors

Posted on September 9, 2010 Written by 15 Comments
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My son brought a napkin home from school yesterday.

It had a phone number on it. (I’ve blurred out some digits to protect the innocent.)

The conversation that went along with it went something like this:

“Mommy, can we call my friend?”

Sure, dear… what is his name?

“I forgot.”

You don’t remember his name?

“No. Can you call him, and ask him his name?”

But I don’t know who to ask for.

“Just get him on the phone, and then let me talk with him.”

Maybe my boy is destined for a career in upper management? [Read more...]

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