Archive for the 'Culture' Category

New Blog Address

January 20, 2009

www.alanstoddardblog.wordpress.com

2009: A Heavenly Culture

January 1, 2009

2009 should be a year when the church seizes the moment on race relations. The two girls in the picture to the right are twins. They have an Black Dad and White Mom. It’s an amazing story if you want to read it, go here. The parents had twins recently and AGAIN, they produced twins: [...]

Why I’m Stoked About 2009

January 1, 2009

There are many reasons to be excited about 2009. In my previous post I outlined 10 things I plan to do in 2009. Here are a few reasons why I’m stoked about 2009. This is a shortened list because any good list is visionary and has been revised. Here’s the revision.
I’m stoked about 2009 because:
1. [...]

Christmas Reflections

December 25, 2008

I had a great day today and have enjoyed the Christmas buildup this year. 
Today, I had 10 of my young adult small group members serve the poor. We went to an event that feeds them and gives them gifts. I was so pleased to see them show up and serve. Started a great tone for [...]

Merry Christmas

December 23, 2008

I want to wish all of you a great Christmas. As you are familiar with, building relationships is the major priority in life and church. As you spend time with family and friends, remember to leave each opportunity better than you found it. 
I’ll be helping the poor with my small group and then spending time [...]