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The Kobayashi Maru: AI and Modern Teaching from an Educational Leader's Perspective
I grew up watching Star Trek episodes (in syndication) and movies in the 1980s. Captain James T. Kirk was one of my boyhood heroes, who...
markallentinsley
Sep 28, 20243 min read
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Sometimes things in life are just B#
I was going over the fretboard on the bass with my 11-year-old son today, and when we got to the half step between B and C, I had to...
markallentinsley
Sep 2, 20242 min read
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A chronic lack of imagination
I sincerely believe there is a chronic lack of imagination in American culture today. When John F. Kennedy, Jr., commissioned Americans...
markallentinsley
Jul 28, 20242 min read
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I deserve what I didn't get
The year 2024 has been "my year." In the seven months that have so far comprised this solar circuit, I have received certification as a...
markallentinsley
Jul 22, 20241 min read
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The Bonhoeffer Principle: Living a Life of Extreme Integrity
Deitrich Bonhoeffer once wrote, "Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. ...
markallentinsley
Jan 17, 20241 min read
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The Chipotle Principle
I am a diehard Chipotle fan. In my opinion, there are few meals better than a Chipotle bowl with brown rice, black beans, veggies,...
markallentinsley
Dec 15, 20233 min read
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25 or 6 to 4: A Lesson from Chicago
In an interview not too many years ago, Robert Lamm, keyboardist and songwriter for the award-winning rock-n-roll band Chicago, noted...
markallentinsley
Aug 28, 20232 min read
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Three Stories of Personal Trauma I've Rarely Shared: Whitewater Accident
I've been thinking a great deal about trauma lately. I'm not completely sure why, but the topic has been invading my thoughts for weeks....
markallentinsley
Aug 22, 20234 min read
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The Melody of Life: Beginning, Ending, and Seasons In Between
For a number of years now, I have served as the drummer and occasional lead or background vocalist for the Duncan L. Wood Band, which is...
markallentinsley
Aug 14, 20235 min read
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Finding a Piece of Peace: An Honest Appraisal of Contentment
As a good, American-made, Bible-believing Christian, I have always found comfort in the Pauline doctrine of ubiquitous, supernatural...
markallentinsley
Aug 4, 20233 min read
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A Society Apart: The Oft-Forgotten Sacrifice of Military Service
When most people--even those within the ranks--consider the matter of personal sacrifice as it relates to military service, notions of...
markallentinsley
Jul 29, 20234 min read
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Blessitt Assurance: How One Tiger's Infectious Spirit Inspired Me
I first met Ike Blessitt while attending a spring training "fan camp" for the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland, FL, in February 2016. Although...
markallentinsley
Jul 21, 20233 min read
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I have finally found what I wasn't looking for
The Irish band U2 has claimed that it still hasn't found what it's looking for for almost four decades now (lavish alliteration...
markallentinsley
Jul 14, 20233 min read
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What Damar Hamlin, Sean McDermott, and the Buffalo Bills Can Teach the Church About Faith
When I saw Damar Hamlin collapse during the Bills vs. Bengals game on January 2, 2023, I thought for sure he was dead. Watching the...
markallentinsley
Jan 16, 20234 min read
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The Mower Factor: Good Educators and Motivation for the Future
As a senior high school student, I had an English teacher who was--shall I say--less than ideal. For whatever reason(s), she seemingly...
markallentinsley
Dec 26, 20225 min read
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The Law of Christmas
When people think about Christmas, they don't typically consider it from a legal perspective. Let's face it, as seemingly corrupt and as...
markallentinsley
Dec 16, 20224 min read
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I Don't Do "Hero" Very Well!
I realize I have not posted since April of this year. Truthfully, I lost my inspiration. Life, ministry, and other work have so...
markallentinsley
Dec 11, 20225 min read
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Three Stories of Personal Trauma I've Rarely Shared: Riding with Levi
Photo: Levi sitting in our van at about the time of the incident described in this article. I've been thinking a great deal about trauma...
markallentinsley
Apr 30, 20224 min read
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Three Stories of Personal Trauma I've Rarely Shared: Plane Crash
I've been thinking a great deal about trauma lately. I'm not completely sure why, but the topic has been invading my thoughts for weeks....
markallentinsley
Apr 21, 20225 min read
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Being the Sheep in Wolf's Clothing: A Sinner's Dilemma
Matthew 7:15 warns us of the dangers of false prophets who come dressed in sheep's clothing but who are inwardly ravenous wolves. This...
markallentinsley
Feb 22, 20223 min read
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