From the category archives:

Cultural Experiences

Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes…

by Dan on August 30, 2010

It’s become a common cliche to ask a person to try walking a mile in someone else’s shoes, but I think that’s really hard for most of us, if we’re honest. Last week I pointed out that every life has a story, and few of us take the time to learn others’ stories. Learning to [...]

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Lutheran Bible Translators

by Dan on May 1, 2010

Last night Tiffany and I attended Lutheran Bible Translators’ (LBT) annual dinner and had the opportunity to meet several amazing people who are serving the Lord in bible translation ministry (see my recent video blog on this vital ministry). We were able to see and hear what LBT is doing around the world, and how [...]

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Barbie, The New Iranian "Westoxification"

by Dan on April 28, 2008

A top Iranian Islamic official warned today against the “destructive” social and cultural consequences of importing Barbie dolls and other Western toys. According to a Reuters article on the subject, Iran’s conservative clerical establishment often rails against the perceived dangers of U.S.-inspired culture and consumerism, branding it “Westoxication.” The Des Moines Register says, Barbie is [...]

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I Removed My Shoes Twice to Go to Church [Yesterday] – Part 2 (EDITED)

by Dan on April 20, 2008

This is part 2 of a 2 part series on my religious cultural experience in Northwest Indiana. My wife is taking a course at Bethel Church right now entitled, “Perspectives on the World Christian Movement.” This weekend was their cultural experience field trips and I went along for the ride with the BetterHalf (Hence the [...]

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I Removed My Shoes Twice to Go to Church Today – Part 1

by Dan on April 19, 2008

This is part 1 of a 2 part series on my religious cultural experience in Northwest Indiana. My wife is taking a course at Bethel Church right now entitled, “Perspectives on the World Christian Movement.” This weekend was their cultural experience field trips and I went along for the ride with the BetterHalf (Hence the [...]

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Happy Shabbat HaGadol, It's Erev Pesach!

by Dan on April 19, 2008

If you are a goy (non-Jew/Gentile) like me, you are probably asking yourself, “what is prayeramedic talking about?!?” Well today in the Jewish calendar it is 14 Nisan, 5768. Today is the “Great Sabbath” (Shabbat HaGadol), the “Eve of Passover” (Erev Pesach). Tonight, millions of Jewish families around the world are sitting down to eat [...]

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