Ever wonder what to get that special someone for Christmas? Especially when that special someone doesn’t particularly need anything? In that case, let Kid President help you out. I’m a huge fan of Kid President and have been enchanted with the story of his struggles, perseverance, and spirit. Today, given that we’re just a little more than 10 days from Christmas, I thought I’d offer you his words of wisdom on giving things that really matter – hugs, love, time, the chance to do something awesome, and the opportunity to make the world a better place. It’s this last one that Kid President gives most of his time to, inviting you to...
Matthew 1:18-19
posted by DJL
Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to...
J.R.R. Tolkien Reads From the Hobbit
posted by DJL
The second installation of the Hobbit film franchise – 3 films, total screen time equal to or longer than the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy! – opens tomorrow. That’s right: Friday the 13th. Despite the ominous date, I’m optimistic…if only because I don’t think it can get any worse than the first outing! The problem with the last film? An entirely bloated script that tried way too hard to make us remember the look and feel of the Lord of the Rings instead of simply telling the story at hand. After sitting through more than two-and-a-half hours of plodding plot lines (both the Hobbit proper and as much back-story to LOTR as they...
Matthew 1:18a
posted by DJL
Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. Oh my goodness, but could you start your depiction of the birth of the Messiah in a more matter-of-fact way? Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. This has to be one of the great understatements of all...
The Relationship Between Happiness and Gratitude
posted by DJL
It’s not to much to say that David Steindl-Rast is the ambassador of gratitude. The Benedictine monk is known worldwide for his teaching of practices of gratitude. “Practices” may actually make it sound more difficult or complex that it needs to be, however, as Brother David’s counsel in this TED Talk is really rather simple. Reminding us of the three instructions we were given as children when approaching a street corner, he tells us to “Stop, look, and go.” Stop – slow down, take a break, pause long enough to take a breath. Look – notice and pay attention to just how many things are given to us freely and without...