A review in Christian Century: thoughtful and open
Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road? has a lengthy and thoughtful review in the current Christian Century. Check it out here:...
View ArticleBible Verse Of The Day — Feeding On God’s Word
Bible Verse Of The Day-Feeding On God’s Word But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’” Are you feeding on...
View ArticleWhere’s Your Focus?
Isn’t it funny how we can agree with 90% of what someone says but we focus, twitter and blog about the other 10%. And just so I’m clear by “funny” I really mean sad and pathetic. Why do we do this? Why...
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Matthew 4:12-25 The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry
John was cast into prison for his boldness to Herod, which the author describes later (Matthew 14). Jesus withdrew to Galilee after hearing of John’s imprisonment, so he may have wanted to avoid...
View ArticleWednesday’s Links To Go
10 (New Year’s) Resolutions for Responding to Violent Tragedy Instead of asking Congress to pass or repeal laws, I am setting forth principles I think we should all live by as we use social media after...
View Article3 Marriage Habits Every Marriage Needs– because it’s worth falling in love again
He lays his hand on my shoulder. Water drips from strands tousled and a rivulet runs down the small of my back. “I have no idea what to wear.” I’m paying him no mind, standing before the closet with my...
View ArticleA Tale of Two Evangelistic Campaigns
Same place, same people very different outcomes. All in the name of evangelism (the preaching of the gospel) and the winning of souls. To be clear, and I’ve said it before, I am not in favor of any...
View ArticleWhat Brand of Duct Tape Keeps You Quiet About Jesus?
Their are 3 brands of "duct tape" that keep Christians quiet about Jesus. These types of tape seek to seal our mouths shut about the good news of Jesus. The "Um, I'm not sure" Duct Tape - for the most...
View ArticleIt’s time to reach out to immigrants
If I had to hazard a guess, I’d say that some type of immigration reform is coming soon, particularly regarding Latinos. I may be wrong; the political extremists have torpedoed many a thing that seemed...
View ArticlePrepare Yourself, You May Be a Winner
Time to do another giveaway as we welcome the arrival of our newest selection in the Sarah and Jason Book Club Experience (SJBCE, for short). This is our 7th book since we’ve started, and I am as...
View ArticleWashington National Cathedral to celebrate same-sex weddings
[Washington National Cathedral] The Very Rev. Gary Hall, dean of Washington National Cathedral, has announced that, effective immediately, same-sex weddings may be celebrated at the Cathedral....
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He pleads for me...
Reading 1 John -- a short letter that is full of great truth, yet in this reading there is one thing that jumped off the page for me."My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you...
View ArticleAre We Even?
I’m a man of my word and a bit “old school,” if you will, which just means I like to make sure if I say something will get done, it gets done. Last year we ran a contest at my … Continue reading →
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Who’s this guy giving Obama’s benediction?
Two days ago, I wrote a post in which I suggested that the ginormous Passion 2013 conference down in Atlanta might have received even a tad more coverage. There were, reportedly 60,000 people there and...
View ArticleJerry Seinfeld on How to Write a Joke
Have you ever tried to write something funny? I’m fascinated by this. Humor writing is one of the most difficult things I’ve ever tried to do, and I try to do it nearly every single week. I believe in...
View ArticleSuper cool commercial reminds you why you should adopt a pet
“Super cool” and also pretty funny… (via Reddit)
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Planned Parenthood: Raking in Government Money, Driving Up Abortion Numbers
Following the release of Planned Parenthood’s annual report yesterday, the Susan B. Anthony List issued a press release reporting the following facts: During fiscal year 2011-2012, Planned Parenthood...
View ArticleStand Up Comedy, Mosaic Whittier, & Gateway in Austin
If you are in Austin or Los Angeles, here are some of my upcoming speaking events: January 9th: Irie Bean Coffee Bar in South Austin (Stand Up Comedy at 8pm) January 13th: Sarah Sherwood Fundraiser...
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Ron Allen On Evil
From his book, A Faith Of Your Own: A God who is completely loving, powerful, and just would eliminate evil. The continued presence of evil means that God is limited in one of those three attributes…...
View ArticleKennedy Sues Nurses: Douglas Kennedy Claims Defamation After Hospital Scuffle...
Douglas Kennedy is suing two nurses who accused him live on TV that he had hurt them following a maternity ward scuffle.
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