My youth pastor friend Clayton Bell posted this video recently. It's totally hilarious which is a great enough reason to watch it. But in addition to the value of the humor, it makes some great points. It's a satire about how "full and sound and fury and signifying nothing" some youth "ministry" … [Read more...] about Youth Ministry FAIL
John Piper’s Book on Job
Pastor John Piper, Pastor of Preaching and Vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church and Desiring God Ministries recently re-released his book of poetry inspired by Job in an illustrated version. This promo video for the book was very moving for me. With epic poetry and powerful imagery, it really … [Read more...] about John Piper’s Book on Job
Expelled the Movie
I just watched Ben Stein's 2008 documentary Expelled:No Intellegence Allowed which is all about how respected scientists who make any mention of Intelligent Design are being black-balled and more-or-less "expelled" from the scientific community. American Professors have been denied tenure, had … [Read more...] about Expelled the Movie
Tribute to our Armed Forces
I really appreciate all those who lay their lives down in service of our country. At several different points in my life I have seriously considered joining various branches of the armed forces. I am really drawn to many values that are day to day realities within the U.S. military. Though, I don't … [Read more...] about Tribute to our Armed Forces
Reality Check
A friend of mine who is serving as a missionary/church planter in scotland posted this video on his blog a few days ago. It's well worth the watch... I hope it refocuses your perspective on the world and your life like it did mine, when I watched … [Read more...] about Reality Check
Are you “Theologically Minded” or “Evangelistically Effective”. Can you be BOTH?
Here's a great interview with Adrian Warnock and Ed Stetzer. Ed brilliantly points out two different camps that we see in evangelical Christendom today: the 'theologically minded' and the 'evangelistically effective'. Many see these streams as mutually exclusive. But according to Ed, 'he wants it … [Read more...] about Are you “Theologically Minded” or “Evangelistically Effective”. Can you be BOTH?