A Film about How Teenagers (as a category) Were Born
This isn't the film, but it's a "teaser":
[vimeo 21218118 w=571 h=321]
This film-in-progress was referenced in an Op-Doc in the New York Times called The...
Do As I Say, Not As I Do
I've been reading a couple of books from the late 1800's lately. They have offered me an interesting historical perspective on family dynamics.
One common,...
When to Prioritize Doing Nothing
"Our brains and bodies need quiet time where they're not doing anything at all.
"This doesn't mean zoning out in front of the television for...
Definition of a Disciple [video]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_qZW7fTsWo?rel=0]
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Learner
Pupil
Apprenctice
Adherent
Follower
HT Andy Blanks
source YouTube
Why? | Patty Proverb #10
Until you answer the question why, the cost will always be too high
My kids have this down (at least for now). That's why they...
Do the Right Things | Patty Proverb #9
Between doing the right things and doing things right, always do the right things
Sometimes you want to do things in the right way, but...
Lay Hands Hastily On No One | Patty Proverb #8
Lay Hands Hastily On No One
I think in almost any circumstance, it is wise to lay hands on no one, than the wrong person....
Saul’s Conversion on the Road to Damascus
Saul's Story
At the beginning of Acts 9, Saul is a really bad dude. He is in hot pursuit of any followers of the "Way"...
The Second Decision // Patty Proverb #7
Always Have the Courage and Humility to Make the Second Decision
When I was in college, I was an RA (Resident Assistant) in the older...
Saul on the Road to Damascus [whiteboard video]
[vimeo 41108777 w=570 h=320]
I made this for the Main Street students to go along with the story of Saul's Conversion on the Road to...
How Do You Handle Other People’s Failure? | Patty Proverb #6
People don’t remember so much your failure as they do your claims about their failure
As leaders, we know that we fail. And in those...
The Parsley Principle | Patty Proverb #5
The Parsley Principle
What is the difference between a $15 and a $30 steak? A piece of parsley.
Good idea vs. best idea. Often add something...
