Tag Archives: my life

yoga and Christianity don’t mix?

Posted on October 30, 2007 by andre

So for about three to four years (intentionally for about the last two years) now I have been practicing yoga. I got into it because I was looking for something to help with my chronic back pain (caused by my … Continue reading →

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terminal flight

Posted on May 30, 2007 by andre

I funny thing happened on the way to Chicago for the Faith In Public Life Training Institute. At 5:25 a.m. I boarded a plane with the intention to fly to Cleavland and then Chicago. But a 5 a.m. my unconscious … Continue reading →

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church critique jamaican (island) style

Posted on January 24, 2007 by andre

I just came back from Jamaica where I discovered this incredible biting critque and satire about the church by reggae artist shaggy. [video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Dxq25Toh7k[/video] Church Heathen Lyrics If yuh tek this too serious, then yuh really need som chuch        Chorus Dem … Continue reading →

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toward a missional future

Posted on November 26, 2006 by andre

emergent, new monastic, emerging, organic, ancient future, missional church. I haven’t been completely comfortable with any of these current labels for evolving ways of being the church. As I have been re-imagining what it means to be a follower of Jesus in … Continue reading →

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More Jamaica Mission pictures

Posted on July 31, 2006 by andre

More Jamaica pictures

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Miss Lou gaan home

Posted on July 27, 2006 by andre

Miss Lou,  Louise Bennett the poet laureate of Jamaica, keeper of Jamaican culture, storyteller and cultural ambassador the epitome of all things good about Jamaica has  died. She was a constant part of my life growing up watching her on … Continue reading →

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more pistons heartache

Posted on July 8, 2006 by andre

Well I hope Pistons GM Joe Dumars has something big up his sleeve, because watching Ben Wallace leave the Pistons and breaking  up the most succesful starting five in years is a big blow. See this http://www.nba.com/news/305747.html

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bragging on the kid

Posted on June 14, 2006 by andre

Sometimes I think I don’t post enough on this subject but this is worth sharing. My oldest son (following in his mom’s footsteps) got straight  A’s on his final report card. He is going into 7th grade and doing 8th … Continue reading →

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Grace Reformed Church Anniversary worship

Posted on May 22, 2006 by andre

I’m going to my home church in Brooklyn where I was ordained to participate in the anniversary worship.

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bragging on the significant other

Posted on May 19, 2006 by andre

My lovely wife just aced her last course in her PhD studies. yep a big 4.0 or A on intersections of race gender and ethnicities. The prof even wants to write an article with her. She is so much more … Continue reading →

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