Monthly Archives: September 2007

East Hollywood demographics

Posted on September 14, 2007 by Phil

For those who would like to become more acquainted with East Hollywood, here is an excerpt from http://www.easthollywood.net, published by our friends with the newly certified East Hollywood Neighborhood Council.  Please visit their website for photos and a brief history of … Continue reading →

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Families shaping teachers

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Phil

On Tuesday evening Meri and I had the privilege of hosting in our apartment a small forum on education.  A Pepperdine University Education professor and her eleven college students (who are taking her course on culture and language study as preparation … Continue reading →

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California churches

Posted on September 12, 2007 by Phil

We usually write about way of life in East Hollywood, but I want to share about California churches that have helped shape who I am today.  On Sunday Ed, Katie, Meri and I visited with our brothers and sisters of … Continue reading →

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A promise for gangsters

Posted on September 7, 2007 by Phil

Is God’s hope really for the hopeless cases or just for those who haven’t totally gone off the deep end?  I’ve been thinking a lot about Christians and gangs lately because I keep meeting gangsters and families affected by gangs.  … Continue reading →

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