We’re thinking about hosting a monthly movie at our church for the purpose of discussing current issues and their relatedness to faith. While we’re not trying to just hit hot-button or controversial issues, we want to show and discuss movies that have some substance and message. I hope it’s another medium to discuss the Gospel …
The Chicago Tribune reported on an interesting initiative to help the homeless in Chicago. By giving them clear and weatherproof signs, they are enabled to be more visible. While the motivation to give attention to them is certainly dignifying to these individuals, my only concern is that as these signs become ubiquitous, they will serve …
(This is the second part of a two-part reflection on Walter Isaacson’s biography of Steve Jobs. You can read the first part here.) Thanks to everyone for your feedback from yesterday’s first part. Here’s the second part. I hope you find it profitable for your own work and mission in life. 6. Simplicity is the …
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(This is the first of two parts…) I know, I know, you’re probably saying, “Enough with the Steve Jobs already!” Yet here you are, like me, compelled by the story of this man’s life. I recently read Walter Isaacson’s authorized biography of Jobs’ life, and instead of a straightforward review (there are plenty of ones …
Ok, sorry for the frequent sports-related posts, but I thought I’d share this “guest post” by my senior pastor in his weekly column that goes out to our church folks. (I think he should start a blog, but he hasn’t yet). Enjoy! The Tim Tebow Effect Why do people have a problem with Tim Tebow? …
An interesting article about the dangers of idolatry…from SI of all places.
Mona Simpson’s short, but poignant eulogy of Steve Jobs is worth reading…especially the last few lines.
A panel at the College Board’s annual conference in New York was titled, “The Ideal High School Graduate”. Deans from several well-known schools such as Harvard, Yale, Brandeis, and the U. of Rochester came together to discuss what they were looking for in an ideal admissions candidate. It’s worth reposting in full.
CNN reported that the PCUSA denomination voted to ordain its first openly gay pastor earlier this week. Rev. Anderson was previously ousted from his ministry because of his openly gay lifestyle, but now has received a new lease on life, or at least in ministry. I’m saddened by the news not solely because of its approval …
A recent article in the evangelical magazine, Relevant, described our society with an interesting word, “Pornified”. What is a pornified society? The word “porn”comes from the Greek word, “porneia”, which has to do with sexual immorality, or illicit sex. I think we would all agree that our culture and society has become increasingly more obsessed with …
