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Ministry Writing
Discussing ministry writing in a group with a friend and founder of a local ministry, the founder stated I could likely approach in a different forum than my blogs, dialogue, primarily in written form, with unbelievers as in seekers, as opposed to critics.
Writing more to seekers with potential questions and less in the context of academic apologetics, theology and philosophy of religion.
To some extent, this has been an aspect of my approach. One may notice that I do not debate on Facebook and Google+ leaving these for social media use as they are primarily intended, only promoting my blogs on these sites. I have commented on this previously.
My ministry approach is to debate only when necessary and I do not seek it out. I also attempt to debate respectfully, seeking the truth over an intellectual win. Therefore, in agreement with this founder that made a very good point, I could reasonably write materials that are more seeker orientated and less critical and academic. It simply depends on the ministry context.
Baby Fighting
The Father seems very loving and concerned about his baby. The baby, a male I assume (not certain), appears to very much love the Father.
Some positives with the play fighting approach, in my opinion are the father bonding with his baby. The father is toughening up the child in a good way, as in life the use of physical force can be a necessary evil and it is good for a child to have some knowledge of this reality which he/she may face in the future.
As for negatives, personally I would never toss a baby around like the father does. I am not stating he is taking any serious risks here, but I would simply play fight with a son, daughter, nephew, niece or friend, in a more gentle manner. I am more conservative with my approach.
As a toddler I would play fight with family and it would hurt sometimes, but I was never hurt as in being bruised or injured. That was how I play battled with toddlers, more so my nephews, but sometimes nieces; where as with nieces and female children of friends, it is usually more mental battles as in pretending not to love me type of thing. But then mysteriously they are still hovering around, sitting next to me, in my lap, etc...
I would handle a baby more softly than a toddler, simply because they are more delicate, but I admit I am not a medical expert on babies and toddlers.
The Canucks
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| Forbes National Hockey League list 2013 from Journal De Quebec |
Some surprises with this list, in my humble opinion. The Vancouver Canucks at number 4 and worth 700 million. Up 105% in value.
The Vancouver Canucks are now, if Forbes is correct in their evaluation, worth roughly equal to some of the top clubs in Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association.
With a salary cap there is some forced equality needed for smaller market franchises to survive with larger market franchises, but I reason the ownership, management, fans and casual observers should have even less toleration for lack of championships with Vancouver. The club should become more dominant in the League as they have more financial resources than most.
The Winnipeg Jets in the top twenty at 340 million. Up 70% in value.
I had read and heard the Jets were continuing to increase value since the move from Atlanta in 2011. This is Winnipeg Jets version two as the original franchise has been in Phoenix since 1996, and Phoenix is not doing financially as well. The Ottawa Senators are also version two. Winnipeg is still the smallest club in Canada and in the smallest Canadian market at present.
Interesting now that Colorado, formerly Quebec, is behind all the Canadian teams in this year's ranking.
Would the team be worth more today in Quebec City?
As noted on my sites previously, Quebec City is seeking a franchise as it is roughly the same market size of Winnipeg.
As well the new Rogers-NHL Canada national broadcasting deal for twelve years includes a French language part of the deal.
TVA/The National Post
'Part of the Rogers deal includes a sub-licensing agreement with TVA Sports, which is in turn owned by Quebecor Media. Pierre Karl Péladeau is chief executive of Quebecor, and has been involved in the drive to repatriate the NHL in Quebec City, where a new, NHL-ready facility is already under construction.'
This Forbes news demonstrates the NHL should primarily focus on Canada for new franchises, but because of Canadian corporate protectionism and the League obsession with becoming an American national sport with a large television deal; this will not happen. The philosophical approach of the last fifty years shall continue.
Real geniuses...
Version 1: Original
Version 2: Some work done...
Phony...at Bible School he flashed his oily bod Phony...his world was always really really small Oh now school days are done, and the mill days are here Yet the crisco grease shines so insincere Phony...though it's true, we still love you
Phony...thank you for the music which you play Phony...thank you for the laughs you brought our way You always give your all in all Even sitting with the family watching Hee-Haw Phony....yes it's true, we still love you
Phony...always want to stay in Maple Ridge Phony...nervous about crossing any bridge It's a big world out there, and lots of things change But sometimes your life has to get re-arranged Phony...yes it's true, we still love you
