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Religious People Are Dangerous Nerds
Posted by MK | Filed under Current Events, Videos
This is funny. It’s also cutting. But it’s also helpful. The overriding message of this video is, I think, that being spiritual is fine. But don’t overdo it. Drill that down though, because the message behind that sentiment is a powerful one about the nature of what religion is. It’s a hobby. Or a past [...]
Steve Jobs (1955-2011)
Posted by MK | Filed under Current Events
Last night I flipped open my Macbook and checked the news to find out about the death of Steve Jobs. This morning I listened to my iPod on the way to work. I’m typing this on my desktop Mac, one of hundreds inside this building. In a few minutes I’ll speak to my wife on [...]
The Astounding Body of Work of John Williams
Posted by MK | Filed under Current Events
Even if you don’t know who John Williams is, you know who John Williams is. If you’ve been to the movies in the last 40 years, you have heard a John Williams’ score. In fact, he’s responsible for some of the most recognizable and lasting movie scores in history. I came across this list which [...]
Star Wars Stands Up to Cancer
Posted by MK | Filed under Current Events
Did you know that September is childhood cancer awareness month? This is particularly meaningful to us. Thanks to the good researchers at places like St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, our boy Joshua is now 7 years old and cancer free after being diagnosed with leukemia at age 2. Good to have the Jedi’s on our side, [...]
Right and Wrong Masculinity
Posted by MK | Filed under Current Events
Dane Ortland: I see four ways masculinity is expressed by Christian men today; three wrong, one right. 1. Soft exterior, soft interior. Effeminate inside and out, top to bottom. Yuck. 2. Hard exterior, soft interior. Posers. Macho. Insecure, covering it with how much they can bench. 3. Hard exterior, hard interior. Genuinely strong, willing to [...]
For All You Soda Drinkers Out There…
Posted by MK | Filed under Current Events
News flash – soda isn’t good for you. After you get back up off the floor from your fall out of your chair, check out the infographic below… Via: Term Life Insurance
The Non-Visible Museum
Posted by MK | Filed under Current Events, Just for Fun
Today, from the “Yep, this is really happening” category, we have this story from Foxnews: James Franco is now an artist. But you can’t see his work. Franco, a man of all trades, has been a student, professor, actor, soap actor (there’s a difference), and a musician. But his nifty trick in the art world [...]
9 Observations From the U2 Concert
Posted by MK | Filed under Current Events
Saturday night, Jana and I went to see U2. Pretty incredible night. I’m not sure if I’ll ever go to another concert again because where do you go from here? So here’s a few random observations from the concert that night: 1. I was not prepared to be starstruck. After an hour with the strange [...]
No Further Than Our Fathers
Posted by MK | Filed under Church, Current Events
Great reminder here from Jared Wilson as we, who are in church leadership, seem to continually look to the new. The better. Do we really think we now have it all figured out? That there’s really something new under the sun? Don’t think so: And now, O sons, listen to me,and do not depart from [...]
In the Hospital in Joplin
Posted by MK | Filed under Current Events
This is an arresting account from an MD in Joplin, Missouri, during the recent tornado: You never know that it will be the most important day of your life until the day is over. The day started like any other day for me: waking up, eating, going to the gym, showering, and going to my [...]
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