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Just Dropping In For Christmas
December 25, 2012 (Heads up. Consider this a PG-13 Christmas reflection—for language not nudity!) We were sweating when he showed up. Donald and I thought we were hitting it pretty hard, but it was daddy who did the hard work. Daddy, like so many men who’ve spent their working life out-of-doors, sweated freely. We kids…
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The Creative Learning Wheel
The following reflection is by Corey Hacker. Corey joined My Future last September. With great presence, Corey has guided and mentored youth throughout the fall. December 14, 2012 Creativity is a powerful tool that can be used to achieve ones highest goals. For a young person’s mind, the ability to be creative in a comfortable…
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Jury Duty
December 08, 2012 Jury Duty. Two words that place fear into the hearts of the best of us. Well, maybe that is a bit strong. Yet, isn’t amazing, most everyone who is called for jury duty has a story. From getting time off to being questioned by the judge to the time of trial, these…
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Jesus vs. Pilate: Empowerment From The Loss of Voice
November 24, 2012 The end of Native American Heritage Month and a conversation with a friend has me considering one way of thinking about this week’s lectionary reading from the Gospel of John. Something came up years ago when I was engaged in undergraduate work that I have never forgotten. I no longer remember which…
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Walking With Dead In A Landscape Of Art
November 23, 2012 This month began with a Field Trip for a few of the My Future students. Many of their artwork made up a Dia de los Muertos alter presented in downtown Yakima. Like with other artful students, My Future youth helped create an alter asking and answering questions of life and death. Being…
Chewing the Cud 