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  • August 6, 2017August 9, 2022
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Culture and Counter-Culture Working Together

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Sociological Observations of a Psycho Church Person I’m sitting at church. It’s break time between worship and teaching. If you are a church-goer, you know the drill.  I’m going to use my church as an example but these issues aren’t unique to us – just […]

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  • January 5, 2017
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Effective Relationships

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I have come to firmly believe that it is impossible to be a good family member, friend, partner, or colleague if your default position is to assume or believe the worst in others. If effective leadership eludes you, maybe check your heart. On the flip […]

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  • July 3, 2015October 22, 2021
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Truth About Loss and Grief

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My wife and I have experienced loss and grief and have watched a number of others work through various types of grief.  Whether losing a job, a child, suffering through an accident; life is full of times of loss, pain, grief, and uncertainty. Although a deep subject […]

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  • March 21, 2015October 22, 2021
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The Little Moments That Shape A Life

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I had a dream last night that encapsulated a few little moments that shaped my life.  Awkward, embarrassing moments and disconcerting ones.  Here are a few examples of some true stories from my past: A Moment of Extreme Hypocrisy After becoming a believer during my […]

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  • February 21, 2015March 21, 2015
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Confounded By Those Who Write Others Off

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I am confounded by those who write others off.  I don’t think I’ve ever done it in my life. Disagreements, awkwardness, relational struggles, and/or distance? Sure. But to simply write someone off?  Weird.  To those who have written me off: it won’t be reciprocated. I’m […]

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  • February 12, 2015
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An Interesting Post On Thomas Merton

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I’d never heard of Thomas Merton before my wife sent me a link to an interesting post on him: 7 Reasons Why Evangelicals Should Read Thomas Merton There are parts of of the article I love.  One line, however, I found disconcerting: A sola scriptura ecclesiology easily […]

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  • November 4, 2014November 4, 2014
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Embrace Your Weaknesses

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Embrace your weaknesses…and then strangle them.  Just don’t try to do it by yourself.  I write these words as a man who is still at the beginning stages of figuring out how to do this. As a follower of the Scriptures, think about all the […]

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  • September 30, 2014September 30, 2014
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Do As I Do Not Do

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Ever do something, shake your head, and ask yourself, “What the hell is wrong with you?” I do.  Frequently.  If you’re honest, you do too. For me it is often with diet and exercise.  My latest example was today.  I was feeling a bit down […]

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  • May 14, 2014
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Five Things Christians Should Stop Saying

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I’m not sure any commentary is needed.  I agree.  Click below and let me know if you do too. 5 Things Christians Should Stop Saying

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  • May 9, 2014May 9, 2014
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Things Cyclists Say

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I’ve only been riding bicycle for a couple of years.  I’ve already heard every. single. one.  On RAGBRAI alone.

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About EricAlan

EricAlan

Recent Posts

  • Culture and Counter-Culture Working Together
  • Effective Relationships
  • Truth About Loss and Grief
  • The Little Moments That Shape A Life
  • Confounded By Those Who Write Others Off

Categories

  • Education
  • Faith
  • Iowa Life
  • Outdoors
  • Personal Stories
  • Politics
  • Technology
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Archives

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