I had the opportunity to speak on the Feeding of the Five Thousand this Wednesday at the Focus service. I’d certainly do some delivery things different, but I enjoyed the process. Below is my manuscript.
Introduction
Mankind is a hungry being. We come into the world hungry. I wake up almost every morning hungry. In the middle [...]
Yes, I grew a beard in conjunction with Lent. I’ve avoided answering the questions 1) why are you growing a beard 2) when are you going to shave and 3) have you given up shaving for Lent. In part, because it’s hard (for me) to explain without getting mired down in a discussion about [...]
This was the sign I found posted on the doorway to my office. I guess campus really isn’t the same over the summer.
You scored as Jürgen Moltmann. The problem of evil is central to your thought, and only a crucified God can show that God is not indifferent to human suffering. Christian discipleship means identifying with suffering but also anticipating the new creation of all things that God will bring about.
J�rgen Moltmann
60%
Anselm
60%
Friedrich Schleiermacher
47%
Karl Barth
40%
Charles Finney
40%
John Calvin
33%
Martin Luther
33%
Paul [...]
I caught the end of The Peanuts Thanksgiving Special last night. I enjoy Charlie Brown and the gang, but I was disturbed last evening.
At the end, Woodstock and Snoopy eat a Thanksgiving meal. Woodstock eats turkey, and then gets the lucky side of the wish bone, to boot. Is this [...]
If you’re into pod coffee, Senseo style, then this is for you. You can grab a free Senseo Coffee machine (retail value of $65) for free. Well, almost free; $15 shipping. All you do is go to www.senseo.com/dropthedrip and upload a picture of your old drip coffee maker “repurposed.” Here’s mine:
The contents of the center tray in my truck:
1 neck tie
1 pack of dental floss
1 Oral B Advantage tooth brush
1 life size Star Wars light saber hilt (which belongs to Scott Jones)
1 coax cable crimper
1 flash light
2 pens
2 pencils
2 coupons for $0.02 off a gallon of gas
$0.46
1 straw wrapper
All this, shoved into a triangle that [...]
I just finished watching Crash. If you haven’t seen it, see it. Visions of Magnolia are dancing in my head, but this seemed to be a more refined offering. Much to think about. Thoughts on Crash?
Ipod Worship Resolves Music Preference Stress
After hearing about Keith Drury at a recent conference I attended, I’ve found a sarcastic kindred spirit.
Talk Like A Pirate Day – September 19
As you would expect, I will not be talking like a pirate today. Unfortunatley, it looks like my friend Michael Gowin will be.