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“Today our message comes to us from the book of Exodus,” said the pastor as he slowly wheeled two giant Gibson amplifiers down the aisle of the massive sanctuary. “A guest has prepared our message. Prepare your hearts for the word of God.” As the congregation bowed, the pastor pegged the amplifiers on 10 and […]
Read MoreMarketing makes the world go round. It shapes our impressions, our desires, even the words we use. Used cars quickly become “previously owned automobiles”, abortion advocates are rebranded “pro-choice” and euphemism like “erectile dysfunction” spring up overnight. (sorry) Without a good hook, tagline and a carefully orchestrated plan even the best product may be ultimately […]
Read MoreThis Karl Marx guy might be on to something. I’m not referring solely to his sweet neck beard– though that is quite sublime. No, it turns out the 17th century revolutionary had at least the kernel of a good idea buried in the reams of nonsensical theory he churned out. Yep, the man whose ideas […]
Read MoreThe family of four was diligent. Crowded around a table in the busy restaurant all four heads were bowed, giving thanks for the meager meal they were about to consume. Faithfully praising God for the bounty he had provided, the corporate prayer stretched onward. An amazing thanksgiving marathon for what looked to be a few […]
Read MoreA wise man once said. “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while… you could miss it.” Of course that legendary philosopher is none other than the venerable Ferris Bueller– a prophetic visionary who spiced up everything he touched, converting the mundane into the magical. Bueller squeezed every […]
Read MoreWorld War Two was over. Surrounded by military surplus and armed with the skills he gained in the Italian air force, Ferrucio got to work. An extremely driven and talented man, by the mid-fifties he had built one of the largest agricultural equipment manufacturers in the world. Wanting for nothing and with a vast fortune, […]
Read MoreThe average High School teacher in the state of Texas makes $52,000 a year. The average High School football coach in the state of Texas makes $90,000 a year. Mixed up priorities? Perhaps, but the point is that football in Texas is a huge deal. Entire community identities are wrapped up in the local team […]
Read MoreWhat can a marshmallow teach us about ourselves? Back in the 70s researchers at Stanford set out to quantify the level and source of children’s ability to delay gratification. The famous Stanford Marshmallow Experiment offered subjects aged between three and six a single marshmallow and a choice. Researchers promised to leave the room, and when […]
Read MoreBig time college recruiting is out of control. Grown men now fawn over 17-year-old boys in ways that would make Chris Hansen blush. Is it any wonder these same kids grow up feeling entitled? Luckily there is a solution. There is no chance to feel entitled when your father is able to outshine even the […]
Read MoreHave you noticed the increasing numbers of bicyclers on the roads lately? Their commitment to fitness is to be applauded, their commitment to fashion mocked. Waves of these spandex-wrapped nerds converge on the suburban streets, like a scourge of locust advertising for their nonexistent sponsors via matching bike jerseys that are always three sizes too […]
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