The news department at CIU picked up my latest blog post and did a brief news story that was published early this morning. They added this funny pic with a caption that reads "Dr. Olshine counsels Terrace Crawford." Read the news story [here].Labels: News, Personal, Photo Gallery, Straight Up Funny, Youth Pastors
I'm in Chicago for the Simply Youth Ministry Conference. Here's a few snapshots from the kick-off to this conference, courtesy of my good friend, DC Curry.
For more photos, go [here].
For more photos, go [here].
Labels: Conferences, Photo Gallery
A few days ago I blogged about my alma mater hosting our all-expenses paid retreat for youth workers. Here's a lovely pic we took of our group during the festivities. We all looked so good that we turned back the hands of time - notice the date, 01/02/2005. Someone forgot to reset the date and time - and failed to turn the date stamp off. =) #PhotographyFAIL.
Labels: Personal, Photo Gallery, Youth workers
Follow my commentary on the #SNOW [here]
Labels: Personal, Photo Gallery
Labels: News, Personal, Photo Gallery
Me and the boys standing in front of the reflection pool in Charleston.Labels: Photo Gallery
This week I'm speaking at a week-long World Changers project in Portsmouth, VA. This group has been one of the best audiences to speak to. Over 250 students have come from at least 6 different states to work in the community and we've experienced God together.Labels: Personal, Photo Gallery
Today was our first FAST FOOD FRIDAY of the summer. I sent out a message about an hour before arriving at ChickFilA and got some peeps to show up. We had a grand ole' time...
Afterwards we hit up Tropical Smoothie Cafe -- as its National Flip Flop Day -- which means, FREE smoothies for everyone! ((if you are wearing flip flops, of course)). Thank Goodness its Flip Flop Day.
Afterwards we hit up Tropical Smoothie Cafe -- as its National Flip Flop Day -- which means, FREE smoothies for everyone! ((if you are wearing flip flops, of course)). Thank Goodness its Flip Flop Day.
Labels: Creative, Personal, Photo Gallery, Students Only, Youth Pastors
Just ran across this website, Awkward Family Photos, that is just hilarious. Yea, talk about awkward.
Labels: Culture, Photo Gallery, Straight Up Funny, Students Only, Youth Pastors
Just in case... I've got my lucha libre mask (courtesy of @churchydave and @kasdaniels recent trip to mexico). Now I just need some stretchy pants.Labels: Celebrities, Movies, Photo Gallery, Straight Up Funny, Youth Pastors
We're preparing for our future at Crossroads. This is happening today.Labels: Personal, Photo Gallery
Earlier this week I joined 40+ youth workers on a youth worker retreat in Columbia, South Carolina courtesy of my alma mater. Our time together was priceless. We shared our burdens, joys, wounds and laughter together. When our time came to a close I heard comments like "this is what the church should be..." and "we are family." The memories will be etched in my mind forever.
Labels: Personal, Photo Gallery, Youth Pastors
Last night at a Superbowl party a friend showed me her Story Book she recently created at ShutterFly.com. This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. She went to the site, uploaded her pictures, used the templates to lay them out, added some captions and presto -- she got her book in the mail within a couple of weeks! I suck at putting photo albums together... but I can do this! For the ladies who got caught up in the scrapbooking craze, you may not like this because you can't put those cheesy stickers on your pictures... but the finished product looks incredible.If you want to take advantage of the very best deal on the story books, visit the site today. Looks like there is a 20% offer on them ending today!
((This message is certainly approved by Shutterfly.com but there was no payment exchanged for the shoutout.))
Labels: Creative, Marketing, Photo Gallery, Site Shout
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No one has ever gotten this much harassment over a new default pic. I should receive some type of award, badge... er flair.
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Labels: News, Personal, Photo Gallery
One of the things that Catalyst offered was opportunity to meet-up with other bloggers... and thanks to Brad Ruggles we had an organized meet-up.
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One of my good friends, Zak White, does some amazing magic tricks and blew us away with his mad talent.
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(Photography by Scott Fillmer)
One of my good friends, Zak White, does some amazing magic tricks and blew us away with his mad talent.
(Photography by Scott Fillmer)
Labels: Blog Shout, Conferences, Photo Gallery
I took a little walk down to the water this morning. I live one block from the Chesapeake Bay (what you see pictured above) just minutes from Virginia Beach. I took my camera and snapped a shot of the water this morning, so you could see my current view of things... and while I was down at the water I ran into this little guy.Labels: Personal, Photo Gallery
The internet is a buzz about the Olympic Games that begin today in Beijing, China. I'm excited about the games too. I found a few snapshots from rehearsals, to the beautiful gardens to the opening ceremony itself that I thought I'd share with you. ;-)
Will you be watching? What sport are you most looking forward to? Any special Olympic parties or festivities planned?
(Photos without tag courtesy of AP)
Will you be watching? What sport are you most looking forward to? Any special Olympic parties or festivities planned?
(Photos without tag courtesy of AP)
Labels: Creative, Hot Topics, Marketing, Media, News, Photo Gallery, Random, Television
I wanted to share some pic love with you from my WhiteBoard experience last week. These pics were taken by the multi-talented blogger Clayton Bell and include shots from the Blogger Lunch to the VIP room.
Labels: Photo Gallery, WhiteBoard Sessions
