Joel JohnsAround the Corners

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Around the Corners: 497 posts from the original blog, 2006 onward. Newer writing is on the Blog →

The Question Mark Kid

From the Orlando Sentinel ........ "During introductions on the first day of class last year, Cho Seung-Hui sat sullenly in the back of the room and refused to speak. On the sign-i…

Nasally's a form of singing

Watching American Idol last night, I almost fell out of my chair when Chris Richardson challenged Simon's criticism by actually defending his nasally sound. He said, to the one bef…

Welcome Home

We want every guest who attends Cornerstone to become actively involved on a weekly basis in the life of our church. We really want everyone to know our goals for involving them in…

Prayer response to the VA Tech shooting

They just announced that there are over 32 fatalities in the shootings today at VA Tech University. My heart is broken for the families and friends of the victims . We as a church …

Inside Out Umbrellas

In spite of tornado warnings we had a great day at Cornerstone this past Sunday. Just as the second service crowd was coming in the sky fell out. Inside out umbrellas, yellow wet f…

Holy Smoke

The heavens declare the glory of God, even in Disney World! A few weeks ago, I determined that I would find out who was writing about Jesus in the sky over Disney/ Four Corners. I …

Baby Sienna

Just a quick announcement for all you CBC people. I just got an email from Kelly Smy and Cristina (early service) had little Baby Sienna and both are doing great. She was 7 pounds …

Sensational Sunday

I am pumped about our new series at Cornerstone. Since we began Cornerstone we have seen many couple who struggle in their marriages. I a way, I guess we all do. Some of them were …

Tastes Like Chicken

Apparently that is what the Geico cavemen knew that we are just figuring out. According to Fox News and North Carolina State University, (Article here) the T-Rex is most closely ak…

Have Podcast Will Travel

I can't remember the last time I listened to broadcast radio. Since I got my iPod last year for my birthday, in which everyone chipped in, I am my own station manager. I recently b…

Of Marriage, Church & Mortgages

I got married in the summer of 1995. I guess if I had to answer the question of why, it was because I love my wife and I want to spend my life with her. Marriage was a good way to …

Do ya wanna come?

I grew up in a rules based circle. Not so much my home, but the church, and school, and the college I attended. At times I found myself on one side or the other of those rules. Som…

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