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[26 Nov 2009 | 4 Comments | 394 views]
Thanks and the City: The first Cool Thanksgiving

For the first time ever, we host Thanksgiving. So, what’s the number of the local Pizza Hut?

photo: xybermatthew

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[18 Jun 2009 | 8 Comments | 436 views]
Introducing our Cool Compassion Child!

We have finally ‘met’ our Cool Compassion Project sponsored child! You can, too.

photo: chappyphoto

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[12 Jun 2009 | 6 Comments | 416 views]
Mistakes I made as a new Christian

For me, becoming a Christian was a time of faith, discovery, and really dumb decisions.

photo: striatic

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[5 Jun 2009 | 6 Comments | 366 views]
My ongoing attempt at coolness: My band ’six days from Sunday’

For 11 years, I’ve rocked and ministered with my band while secretly trying to attain coolness. Still trying…

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[19 May 2009 | 3 Comments | 322 views]
The Cool Compassion Project is a go

After some cool readers jumping in and encouraging feedback, we’re forging ahead with our cool Compassion idea!

photo: chappyphoto

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[8 May 2009 | 12 Comments | 337 views]
The Cool Compassion Project: Should we sponsor a child together?

Our group of loyal readers could band together to impact the lives of children for eternity. Are there reasons not to?

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[26 Apr 2009 | 4 Comments | 204 views]
Where should believers live? Some tough questions.

I feel safer in our corner of NYC than I’ve felt anywhere else in my whole life. So why does part of me feel compelled to leave?

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[22 Apr 2009 | 6 Comments | 201 views]
Take Care Now – our non-profit organization

In honor of Earth Day, we can finally share about the non-profit organization that we started in 2006 to care for God’s amazing earth.

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[15 Apr 2009 | No Comment | 120 views]

Cool Mum just told me that I overhyped the hugetastic news that is supposed to drop here tomorrow. What can I say: I’m a fan of the dramatic!
It’s been a whirlwind last few days as I’m working on several projects as well as did our taxes laaate last night. To be honest, I was relieved that a post didn’t have to come up here like during the 40 days of Lent. Here are a few notes during that time of daily posting:
- This is the first time that I’ve ever …

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[12 Apr 2009 | 2 Comments | 92 views]

At church tonight, our pastor said something that I loved. I don’t remember if he quoted someone, paraphrased, or wrote it himself, but it sums up Easter in a powerful and exciting way. My unelegant paraphrase:
He was arrested, tried, convicted, and sentenced. He suffered the full brunt of the cruelty of the Roman Empire through crucifixion.
And He came back from the dead. What can you do with such a person? Nothing.
God is running wild throughout the world, doing as He pleases. Nothing can stop Him. That’s our God.
Heck yeah and …