Archive for October, 2007
Speak with Authority
Friday, October 26th, 2007I love this poem. I found it (and thought I linked to it, though apparently not) a couple years ago somewhere. It’s great to hear it spoken. This man is a word smith. Preachers take note. In 3 minutes he give a coherent, compelling, memorable, important thought.
“Totally Like Whatever” by Taylor [...]
Common Grace: Budgets, Schedules, and Weight Watchers
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007I am a terrible money manager, am even worse at time management, and have zero discipline when it comes to eating. Contrast this with the fact that I am blessed with a good income, have very flexible time commitments, and access to any and all food I could want.
Not a good combination.
The end result [...]
Inspiration Revisited
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007My last post on inspiration needs some follow-up, I think. My intention was to speak to inspiration with regards to skill-sets and art. People I look to when I am trying to discover how better to do something (like make web sites, sing and lead a band, or preach). But there is [...]
Christianity Today Poll – Should Churches Teach Cultural Literacy
Tuesday, October 16th, 2007Christianity Today has posted an interesting poll today asking: “Should churches teach Christians ‘cultural literacy’ as well as biblical literacy?”
The choices are as follows:
Yes. No, Cultural literacy is not important to Christian life. No, Christians should learn about culture, but not necessarily from the church.
69% of people who have responded so far say “yes” 4% Say No, it’s [...]
An Artist’s Inspiration
Monday, October 15th, 2007“Every artist is a cannibal, every poet is a theif. They all kill their inspiration and then sing about their grief.”
U2 – The Fly
(The above quote has little to do with this article other than it’s by one of my inspirations, and it’s about art and inspiration :-D)
Every artist has their inspirations. Almost [...]
