One of the Kansas Leadership Center’s Civic Leadership Principles is: Our own defaults, how we would usually or unconsciously react or intervene in a situation, can be significant barriers to making progress on the issues we care about. There is a lot to be said for this principle as well as the others in the […]
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Blogging Break
I am spending time with family this week and am taking time away from the blog for the rest of the week. I hope that you will take a moment to enjoy a few popular posts from the recent past: iBooks vs. Kindle – Which is better for a theological library? Can a Pastor Build a […]
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Father’s Day 2011
Father’s Day is celebrated across the globe to honor fathers and celebrate fatherhood. This is the Father’s Day for me when I celebrate the reality of being a father myself. Our son is a great gift and it is fantastic to celebrate with him. In addition to this being my first Father’s Day as a […]
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Family Time and Baby Preparation
The past few days have been full of baby preparation and family time. My parents traveled from Hutchinson to be with us for Hutchinson. Nicole’s parents and sister were planning to be here as well, however they were not able to make it due to a death in the family. We were blessed to be […]
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StoryCorps – Animations
I love StoryCorps and hope to record similar stories with my friends, relatives and congregation one of these days. The latest project is Animations. Check it out at http://vimeo.com/11305685
Over the next few weeks, Nicole and I will have a chance to be with both our families of origin to celebrate. I want to share a few family traditions that I remember from growing up and some that continue today. Kris Kringling – A tradition in my family where we drew names at the […]
This weekend, Nicole and I are traveling to Plains, KS to celebrate my grandpa’s birthday. There will be a big gathering of my aunts, uncles and cousins. The fun will include a garage sale, an amazing race, cookout at the lake, singing special music in worship and birthday dinner at the church. This will be […]
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This is Good Juice!
Last night I had the great opportunity to serve communion at KidsCOR for family communion which gives families an opportunity to receive communion together as a family. One of the interactions with the kids was priceless. Child: (a few feet away, to Mom) What do I do? Mom: You go get the bread first. (Child […]
I received this question from a blog reader like you. Do you have a question? Check out this post to let me know. Here is a comment are excerpts from a comment that I received on a post this month: Andrew, I have something that I need to comment about and to ask your opinion […]
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Speedlinking – January 19, 2009
I trust Kevin and have added to my wish list from his Top 10 Books of 2008. Thanks to Dagney for the open, honest and raw expression at A Very Serious Post, Not for the Feint Hearted. Make sure that you are not Swatting at gnats Why not? A UMC Coffee House My Family is […]
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Prayers for my Dad
I am on my way to Wichita this morning to be with my dad, Mark Conard, who is having a medical procedure this afternoon. I am going to make a short trip down and back today and ask for your prayers for my dad for healing, for my mother, Joyce, as we watch and wait […]
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Blogging Break and Prayer Request
My grandmother, Nora, is likely nearing end of life and I am traveling with my siblings to see her this week. I will not be blogging for the rest of the week and would ask for your prayers for her and for all of us. Thanks.
Rev. Andrew Conard 