Star Wars - Luke Skywalker - Darth Vader.
We all know the story. And I’m sure we’re all familiar with the haunting sound of Darth Vader’s labored breathing. The villain of Star Wars requires that ominous mask as a sort-of life-support device. Somehow that apparatus affects his breathing. Oh how that […]
Posted on October 2nd, 2008 by Jeff Purkiss
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Teen Rebellion
For some reason, our culture has decided that teen rebellion is normal, unavoidable, and even acceptable. We joke about it and make light of it. It’s just the way it is.
I say there is a better way. So let’s take a look at “Dad vs. Culture.” Let’s look at how […]
Posted on February 9th, 2008 by Jeff Purkiss
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“The Thing-in-a-Box”
I began meeting monthly with a group of men and boys when my son was thirteen years old. To instill a sense of purpose for the group, I introduced the group’s plan with an illustration. I contrasted the same images from Anakin’s training into Jedi Knighthood with a medieval squire’s training to […]
Posted on January 31st, 2008 by Jeff Purkiss
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