Blog Posts

On Delayed Mourning and the Origin of 42Cobras

It hurts when the people we care about die. That pain is in no way lessened when it takes us longer than normal to learn the horrible truth of a loved one’s passing.

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The Ghost of Christmas Duality: There’s Good and Bad in Everything

My grandmother died about two weeks before Christmas a few years ago.  That’s not exactly a happy way to start any story, especially a Christmas story, but it’s the truth. And if Dickens can start the most famous Christmas story ever written with a death, I suppose I can, too.

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Staying on Brand and Other Questions I Can't Answer

So much of everything we do today revolves around branding. Especially when it comes to cementing your “personal brand.” But how does "building your brand" really fit into God's plan? Is that what we are called to do? Is that who we are called to be?  

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God Of the Storm

When Irma hit Athens, it was quite a sight to behold.  The rain and wind blasted against windows while people took shelter in their homes, most of which were without power eventually.  Of course, my wife and I were at St. Mary’s Hospital dealing with a storm of our own.

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How Free is Free Speech?

It is important to understand that the legal term free speech only applies to potential government interference.  That is true.  However, I don't believe it's enough societally that our free speech is only important to the government.

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