Category Archives: culture
bloodlines documentary
Here’s a powerful 18 minute film. I finished reading The Help a few days ago and the Lord was gracious in bringing this to my attention as well.
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thoughts on the humblebrag
I was intrigued by this post by Justin Taylor, explaining the concept of the humblebrag. Here’s an interview with the originator of the term. A humble brag, as I understand it, is when you brag about yourself in a way … Continue reading
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it’s the dad life
In honor of Father’s Day, for all the dads I know who wear khakis on a regular basis, drive the mini-van without shame, and have a secret love of rap, which they break into on occasion with the hopes of … Continue reading
rejoice and weep with the Kimyal
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” Romans 12:15 Here’s a chance to do both. via JT
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a new book on depression
Here’s a book I’m looking forward to reading. It’s called Christians Get Depressed Too by David Murray. I’m hoping it expresses some of what is needed in the conversation about Christians and depression. Dr. Wes Bredenhof reviews the book saying … Continue reading
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my 2 cents
Here’s my 2 cents. Rejecting an extension of Bush’s tax rates- Lame. We should all pay our taxes. But let that be the end of it. I’m tired of hearing people upset because someone else isn’t paying more. Face forward … Continue reading
to serve is to suffer
“..people like John Calvin and Martin Luther had a dizzying variety of responsibilities, so that they could only use their gifts in the fog of fatigue. Yet the fruits of their labor as leaders and writers still bless the church.” … Continue reading
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the ministry of being normal
Michael McKinley of 9Marks via JT: “As Chrisitans, we should expect persecution for our faith. For most of us in the West, that takes the form of being ostracized and rejected in fairly minor ways (compared to being beaten or … Continue reading
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a spiritual endorsement for the iphone
I mentioned a while back that I got an iphone. I also mentioned that I was enjoying it immensely. That is still true. One benefit that I didn’t anticipate has been a spiritual one. Every year our church encourages us … Continue reading
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more and Moore on cremation
Russell Moore recently blogged about cremation. As one who has been largely indifferent about cremation vs. burial I found it very informative and helpful. He is biblical through and through. His thoughts in Touchstone were particularly good. After some comments … Continue reading
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