Monthly Archives: April 2012

The Good Shepherd

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

I rarely comment on sermons – I am not a pastor, nor am I especially trained in theology – other than the lifelong instruction I have received as a Christian in the Lutheran Church. Today I am not really going … Continue reading →

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Child Safety in crowded places

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

When I was very young, my parents took me to the Los Angeles Zoo along with my brothers. I don’t recall how old I was – perhaps 7 or 8, but I wandered away from my parents to investigate a … Continue reading →

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Peace To You

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

Peace to You Pastor Ron Hodel Faith Lutheran Church, Capistrano Beach, California

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Teacher accused of abusing special-ed students

Posted on April 21, 2012 by

From the Orange County Register today. Teacher accused of abusing special-ed students Orange special-education teacher Daniel Lentini is accused of punching, straddling and standing on top of his first- through third-graders. http://www.ocregister.com/news/lentini-350389-engler-james.html

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Audio books on tape etc.

Posted on April 21, 2012 by

One of our favorite tools to occupy the boys on long road trips (and even some short ones too!) has been books on tape. What I like about audio books versus movies, is that kids can still look out the … Continue reading →

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Another school “shooting”

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

Here’s another school shooting of sorts. This time it was from a teacher firing blanks at his students. http://www.timesnews.net/article/9045481     Related articles School Shootings: How Do We Prevent Them? (education.com) A Parent’s Guide to Surviving School Rampage Shootings (geekwarrior.net) … Continue reading →

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Sleep in a Treehouse!

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

Have you ever wanted to spend the night in a treehouse? I’m not talking about your kids’ treehouse in the back yard. I’m talking about a real house -  in a tree! Ever since I saw Disney’s The Swiss Family Robinsonas … Continue reading →

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What is Confession?

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

What is Confession? Pastor Jeremy Rhode Faith Lutheran Church, Capistrano Beach, California   Related articles Lyle Lovett confesses his faith with his church (geneveith.com) What Lutherans Believe, Teach & Confess: Class is In Session with Lutheranism 101 (prweb.com)

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Workamping and other ways to earn a living in an RV

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

I learned a new word recently – workamping. The word was coined and trademarked by Greg and Debbie Robus of Workamper.com back in the 80′s. You can read more about their story on their website. The concept, however, of combining … Continue reading →

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True Hope

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

True Hope By Pastor Ron Hodel FaithCapo.com

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