April 2009
139 posts
Redundant
I’m reading the seventh chapter of Acts, where Stephen is preaching the big Pentecost sermon. It’s a pretty overused text, so I’ll spare commentary—but I do have a question:
Why is Stephen telling a bunch of Jewish people what they’ve known since they were little kids?
Would you be Interested in Reading a book...
We could meet over pints one night a week and discuss.
This Is Sand →
I was leery of this at first but now I think it’s amazing. Check out the gallery!
March 2009
18 posts
“Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance.”
– StFrancisAssisi
the TOTUS →
the “official” blog of President Obama’s teleprompter
Seth Godin's Blog →
I’ve been a little resistant to the Seth Godin train, but I think I’m getting on board!
“Christians must again understand that their first task is not to make the world...”
– StanleyHauerwas
connection & community
It’s enjoyable for me to write about Community, because it allows me to process my thoughts on something that I’m responsible for as a professional. It’s different for me to write about Community than, say, sports, because I have no professional relationship with the sports world and no one’s expecting productivity out of me when it comes to sports (except possibly my flag football team, Shiner...
“This man (Stephen) never ceases to speak words against this holy place and the...”
– Acts6.13-14
“The barrier to moving from community to mission is materialism.”
– HughHalter
powertrip
Headlines like these are all over national and local media news. It happened here in Dallas, so both the public reaction and local commentary have been strong. For a couple of opinionated articles, click here or here. The video clips are there. Simple recap: A young police officer chases down Ryan Moats, NFL player who ran a red light with his emergency flashers on to get to the hospital. His...
“Wherever St. Paul went, there was a riot. Wherever I go, they serve tea.”
– NTWright
Praxis Blog →
this is where I write about community life and Jesus
“The best theology would need no advocates; it would prove itself”
– KarlBarth