Category Archives: The United States of America

The Path Forward

by Eric Posted on September 16, 2022

It’s the beginning of the best month of the year: mid-September to mid-October! I finally decided to join the Summit Metro Parks Fall Hiking Spree (“the largest and longest-running event of its kind in the nation”), and I always feel … Continue reading →

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NFL Idolatry

by Eric Posted on September 11, 2022

I used to live for the National Football League (NFL). Especially back in my middle school years. At least fifty percent of my wardrobe was NFL-branded. I doodled NFL logos in the margins of my class notes. And I felt … Continue reading →

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Street Preachers on Risman Plaza

by Eric Posted on September 8, 2022

I didn’t know that the street preachers were going to be on campus. But it just so happened that I made plans to go for a walk with a student, starting from the fountain on Risman Plaza. And there they … Continue reading →

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Milan Melon Festival

by Eric Posted on September 5, 2022

I love small-town festivals. I grew up in a town that celebrated its Bicycle Days every summer. Marci and I had our first date at the Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival. And I’m always on the lookout for other interesting observances that … Continue reading →

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Parking Lot Portraits

by Eric Posted on August 30, 2022

Elliot asked me to meet him at a parking lot on the west side of town. We arranged to start right around the time that the sun was setting. I knew we were going to be taking some pictures. Still, … Continue reading →

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H2O Kickoff 2022

by Eric Posted on August 25, 2022

Today was the first day of classes for Kent State University students. And, as usual, we finished the day by hosting our H2O Kickoff event. But, in a more unusual twist, the venue for this year was the Student Green, … Continue reading →

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Blastoff 2022

by Eric Posted on August 24, 2022

I am so whooped. I honestly feel a little bit like I’ve been run over by a train. But I’m so proud of the work our team of staff and student-leaders put in tonight. We scattered a lot of Gospel … Continue reading →

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First Day of the 2022-23 School Year

by Eric Posted on August 22, 2022

It’s the first day of the 2022-23 school year for students in the Kent City School District. That actually applies to only one person in our family, now. But he’s still a pretty special person. Cor is starting the 10th … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Significance

by Eric Posted on August 21, 2022

The weather forecast was not looking good this morning. A 75% chance of thunderstorms for the entire afternoon. So, it felt kind of miraculous that we ended up staying dry the whole time (unless you count the sweat that came … Continue reading →

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College Girl

by Eric Posted on August 20, 2022

We helped Olivia move into her residence hall on campus at Kent State University this morning. She’s going to be living on the second floor of Clark Hall. And she seems to have a great set-up. She’s living on a … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: The United States of America

The Path Forward

NFL Idolatry

Street Preachers on Risman Plaza

Milan Melon Festival

Parking Lot Portraits

H2O Kickoff 2022

Blastoff 2022

First Day of the 2022-23 School Year

Ultimate Significance

College Girl

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