Archive for November, 2011
Don’t Make Samsung’s Mistake
If you’re involved in Twitter or online searching the internet, you’ve probably come across the YouTube version of Samsung’s new commercial bashing iPhone. It’s incredibly well done if the aim is to make fun of people. And I’m not sure that should be the aim of any business, product… More
Paula’s Home, and I’ve Still Got Peace
As many of you know, my wife Paula gave us a scare this past weekend when she became ill, and we rushed her to the hospital. The good news is, she passed all of her tests, and she’s perfectly fine. We’re giving God all the praise and thanks, which makes… More
Two Kinds of People Who Could’ve Saved Joe Paterno
Like you, I’ve “OD’d ” over the news of the fall of Joe Paterno and the scandal of Penn State. I’ve been thinking of how this can happen in a place celebrated for its commitment to character, honor, and pride.
So I wondered if there are two kinds of people… More
When Discontentment is a Good Thing
One of the most elusive things, it seems, we pursue in life is contentment. Even when we pursue it, we really wonder what it is.
For a lot of people contentment is not wanting anything, being satisfied with mediocre, and really just another word for being lazy. But is that… More
All Successful People Are Jerks
I just finished reading Steve Jobs’ biography, and I’ve been listening to the different reviews and responses that people have to its content. One thing I’ve heard more than any other is that Jobs was not a very nice person. He treated people really badly over the course of his… More
Do You Have a Polyester Jesus?
I’m reading Rodney Stark’s newest book, “The Triumph of Christianity.” I’ve enjoyed his point of view on history; none better than in his brand new book.
In it, Stark tells that an over 40% of people on the planet today pledge some allegiance to Jesus; that Christianity is the most… More
FMBS 029 John 12: A Death That Leads to Life
We’re getting to the section of John where Jesus is now beginning to taper down His activity and focus on moving to Jerusalem. This is the direction he has been going, with purpose and intentionality, all along. He is beginning to enter the phase of His ministry when He suffers… More
RG2G 046 Why Christian Men Are Abandoning the Church
I like to consider myself a man, a real man; maybe not a he-man, but at least a man who understands (I think) what it means to be a male and masculine. And as such, I am offended by what I consider to be our society’s onslaught on manhood.… More
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