Jul
26
2011

Heroes (Underdogs Part 1)

This is Part 1 of a 3-part series captioning Cynthia's award-winning oratory speech.

Stories inspire us, they remind us of great truths in a way that straightforward speaking cannot, and they allow us to share in the adventures of another person, fictional or not.

Jan
05
2011

Homemade Macaroni & Cheese

Mac and Cheese

I get more positive feedback about my Homemade Macaroni & Cheese recipe perhaps more than any other. Here’s a video showing how easy it is. You may never go back to Kraft again!

Jan
03
2011

Three Criterion for Finding Great Books

Over the past year I took a new approach to reading. I set up criterion for finding great books to read, and I discovered a plethora of great literature, philosophy, and guidance for life.

Dec
10
2010

Ivy Street Band

You know we’re into speech and debate. Cynthia interviewed an alumnus of the program, Victoria Emmons, who has cultivated quite an acting and music career for herself. Most of the band have participated in speech and debate when younger, and they’re definitely “in action” today…

Nov
12
2010

Ravenous Living (by Cynthia Jeub)

In a favorite of my favorite book, Sara Crewe, despite her own hunger, feeds a ravenous child. Such service shows how we should be ravenous toward God.

Nov
05
2010

God Uses Tired and Cranky (by Cynthia Jeub)

My mom received a note from a lady who had met me at a conference. I barely remember her, but I remember that day. I had only gotten one hour of sleep the night before and was praying for strength just to get through the conference. I didn’t really want to meet anyone, and I…
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Oct
21
2010

The Deterioration of Language

“It’s a beautiful thing, the destruction of words… After all, what justification is there for a word which is simply the opposite of some other words? A word contains its opposite in itself. Take ‘good’ for instance. If you have a word like ‘good,’ what need is there for a word like ‘bad’? ‘Ungood’ will…
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Sep
08
2010

Grace Under Pressure

If a glass spills what it contains, what “spills” out of you when you’re “bumped”? Several times I’ve read about Christians who answer with love and forgiveness to their killers as they are being killed. Have you ever thought that if you were in this situation, you would be just as strong? I think that…
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