It's 2009...

...and that means Urbana is coming! For those who haven't ever been to Urbana, you should definitely think about it. Everyone I know who has gone in the last ten years has had nothing but good things to say about it (including me). It really is a life-changing experience.

Have a look at this video recap of Urbana06:

John Hodgman on Spiritual Advisors

This is a typically really funny bit with Hodgman where even he starts laughing (only slightly) but then at the end says something that brings up an interesting topic for discussion... ie. what do we look for in the spiritual life of a political leader?

The Clip

Judge for Yoursleves

I know this is a moot point and waaaaaaay after the fact, but take a look at this video. It's the first interception that was returned for a touchdown. One note for consideration... the Bombers couldn't actually challenge because it was inside the three minute warning... but the refs could've reviewed it on their own.

God First

This one's kinda scary.

I mean, all the other writing I've done here has been purely theoretical, very non-committal and has never required much in the way of action on my part.

This one's different. This one could actually answer one of those small questions that make up my lifelong big question.

A Christian teacher has to put God first. That's the definition of Christian. Putting God first means that in everything we do, we should be working for the Kingdom... including teaching.

In Canada, from what I can tell, the best way of doing that is to be a staff sponsor for an IVCF High School group. Each group needs a sponsor in order to exist in the first place, so it's an excellent place to start.

Too many staff sponsors, however, become staff supervisors. That is something I do not wish to be. I pray that when I find myself in that situation that I will invest my time in the growth of Christian students and the advancement of God's Kingdom. I hope to be fully involved in IVCF even while I teach, even if it means I can only teach part time. That way, I hope, I will be recognized as the "Christian teacher" which will be a witness in and of itself, provided God helps me teach well.

The result would be a teacher who students see as someone they can as tough questions, who will give an honest answer and will help them find the answers for themselves.

That is, after all, what a teacher should do anyway.

Eastern Final

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Bombers!



ps. looks a lot like 1993... Dunigan gets hurt and we have to use Sammy Garza in the Grey Cup. But that time we lost... Go, Dinwiddie!

Eastern Semi-Final

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Bombers!

Inspired by Remembrance Day

O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North, strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada,
We stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada! Where pines and maples grow.
Great prairies spread and lordly rivers flow.
How dear to us thy broad domain,
From East to Western Sea,
Thou land of hope for all who toil!
Thou True North, strong and free!

O Canada! Beneath thy shining skies
May stalwart sons and gentle maidens rise,
To keep thee steadfast through the years
From East to Western Sea,
Our own beloved native land!
Our True North, strong and free!

Ruler supreme, who hearest humble prayer,
Hold our dominion within thy loving care;
Help us to find, O God, in thee
A lasting, rich reward,
As waiting for the Better Day,
We ever stand on guard.