March 2005

Safe and Unchanging

March 21, 2005

Is it possible that the transforming power of the church has been lost because we keep inviting people to step into the comfort, safety and security of Jesus Christ? We’ve created a religious culture in which – even though we’re the most blessed society in the history of the planet – our best selling literature [...]

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The Danger of Suburbia

March 21, 2005

You’re catching me thinking again. So, it’s a bit of a mess in here, but this is what’s been on my mind. In America the most dangerous place for Christians to live is suburbia. I know you may have moved here precisely for the safety and security offered: for the good schools, big houses, clean [...]

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Duct Tape Wallet

March 19, 2005

Contextless Links: Duct tape wallet. Directions from 3M for making your own wallet. Great timing, because I need a new one. Kong is King is the website chronicling the production of the new King Kong remake by Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson. Very cool with frequent video diaries of what’s happening on the [...]

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Nooma

March 17, 2005

About a year ago I came across Nooma, a series of short films featuring the teachings of Rob Bell, Teaching Pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church. Each short film focuses on an issue that touches everyone and is presented in a way that is both understandable and moving even for the "unchurched." On the artistic [...]

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An Inclusive Gospel?

March 16, 2005

Last night some of us gathered at the Claddagh. We had great conversation about serious, eternal issues (and we joked about worthless, superficial stuff too – lots of fun!). It was a great time. At one point Chris W. brought up the issue of "exclusivity," and how those outside of the church often perceive our [...]

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Beer Songs

March 14, 2005

I read this morning that Israel sang a beer song to celebrate the Lord’s provision (beer is Hebrew for well). It was pretty amazing to me. Israel was in the wilderness nearing the end of their journey, and needing water, God led them to a well to drink. The people responded by singing. This was [...]

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