Category: Saturday Potpourri

Sam Berns died on January 10, 2014. He succombed to complications from Progeria (Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome), a rare and fatal genetic condition characterized by an appearance of accelerated aging in children. Most children with Progeria don’t live past their teens. Honestly, watching this video, it’s difficult not to feel just a bit sorry for Sam and […]

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Happy Saturday! I appreciate the art of communication. Anyone can create a long, boring video that explains an idea but loses the audience along the way. True art lies in presenting words and images that communicate the message while making it nearly impossible to turn away. The end of this two-minute video took me totally by […]

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Happy Saturday! I’m rarely at a loss for words. Claire Davis was murdered in the senseless school shooting in suburban Denver. In this video, her father Michael talks about how he hopes we’ll respond to their horrific loss. I hope I’ll never face this sort of pain. I wonder if I’d be able to summon […]

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Happy Saturday! Maybe you’ve read my description of falling in the pit from Relentless Grace. This short video, narrated by Dr, Brene Brown, is a wonderful visual of the distinction between sympathy and empathy. Can’t see the video? Click here. have a great weekend!

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Happy Saturday! I have a sense that someday, a very long time in the future, archeologists or anthropologists will study our civilization and conclude that its most creative members made beer commercials. I’ll allow you to decide the implications of that trend, but this company certainly has a history of entertaining, sometimes meaningful ads. This week […]

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Happy Saturday! I probably saw this commercial a half-dozen times on TV before I fully realized what was happening. Admittedly, I watch this activity from a biased perspective. This time, my bias prevented me from hearing an important message. Watch and listen all the way to the end and let us know what you think. […]

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Happy Saturday! As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s dream, we need to remember that our worlds are “inextricably bound” together. Your actions impact me, as mine impact you. As Congressman John Lewis remarked about the descendants of slaves and slave owners, “We may have arrived on different ships, but now that we’re […]

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Happy Saturday! I appreciate people who do faith in real life. I know folks who seem to believe following Jesus means withdrawing from the world, isolating themselves from those who think or act differently. That’s fine for them, I guess, but I’m drawn to those who want to mix it up with life without compromising […]

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Happy Saturday! I love watching people stretch limits. There’s something magical about a person finding his passion and pursuing it relentlessly. It’s the essence of art. BLACK is a yo-yo artist. Don’t judge or dismiss until you watch this short talk followed by a graceful, thrilling performance. Watch carefully—don’t miss the trick with the tablecloth. […]

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Happy Saturday! I’m increasingly interested in stories that engage with faith rather than simply talking about it. Grab a cup of coffee and hear this tale of how one young lady actually did something about love. Can’t see the video in your email or reader? Click here. Please leave a comment here. Have a great […]

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Happy Saturday! I think I live a pretty sheltered life when it comes to understanding how fortunate I am to live where I live. Grab a cup of coffee and watch this incredible story of a courageous young woman and a stranger who helped her. Can’t see the video in your email or reader? Click […]

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Happy Saturday! My friend Alycia shared this poignant video on her blog. She’s preparing to travel to a difficult part of the world to do what she can to end the horror of modern-day slavery. I encourage you to follow Alycia’s work. Can’t see the video? Click here. If you’d feel God calling you to […]

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