What Happened To You Starbucks?

Here is a recent “Starbucks Experience” I had from the moment I walked in the door.
Barista: Hey! I got your cranberry bliss bar and venti eggnog latte all ready for you.
Me: uhh, I just want coffee
Barista: Are you sure? How about trying an apple turnover and gingerbread latte?
Me: just coffee
Barista: Why not [...]

Richard Mouw compares Clinton to Calvin

Check out Richard Mouw’s (President of Fuller Theological Seminary) latest blog post. I love that in the first paragraph we have references to John Calvin, the PCUSA (as a reformed church mind you!), the Roman Catholic Church, and Bill Clinton.

As always, Dr. Mouw provides very interesting and thought provoking reading. Even if he blogs about [...]

Is Having Children Selfish?

I read this article a few days ago and it blew me away.  I am all for being a good steward of the planet and trying to live a sustainable lifestyle but this is extreme.  Apparently this woman and some others out there have come to the conviction that having children is “selfish.”  that children [...]

I Wish Turkey Only Cost a Nickel

this is my backyard before I left for LV yesterday
Since its Thanksgiving no one is probably going to read this for a few days. That’s alright, I am writing this mostly for my own benefit. But I did want to jot down a few things I am thankful for.
1. My wife. [...]

My Crown

An excellent wife is the crown of her husband…
Proverbs 18:22
(This is Vicky and I at our favorite spot in Seattle, The Matador)
And she’s got much more than beauty. With her permission, I wanted to share a post from her private blog.

I’ve been reading a book the last few weeks called Irresistible Revolution by Shane [...]

Wisdom from John Wesley

I was reading the great preacher John Wesley yesterday and I came across some incredible wisdom he had on relationships and our tongue. In light of my last post these pieces of advice seemed to tag along and add another dynamic to how Christians should interact.
1. To hear as little as possible what [...]

Snow Patrol and the Shelf

I have been utterly enthralled with Snow Patrol lately. Most of you are familiar with their smash hit, Chasing Cars, but might I introduce you to my favorite two songs. Set Fire to the Third Bar is just so hauntingly beautiful, and Shut Your Eyes is also wonderful.

Set Fire to the Third Bar

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Humilty and Community

I taught last week on John 8:12-30. It is this amazing story of Jesus showing up at the second Passover of his ministry and having an old school showdown with the religious establishment. Jesus explodes on the scene and throws out a seemingly bravado laden statement of, “I am the light of the [...]

Ladies and Gentlemen Demetri Martin

Since the death of Mitch Hedberg there has been a gaping chasm in the comedy world. Well Demetri Martin has done a nice job filling it. Enjoy.

The Beijing Olympics: Legitimizing the Illegitimate

There is an episode of the West Wing that deals with North Korea, and talks to disarm nuclear bombs. This is juxtaposed to a North Korean music prodigy who tells President Bartlett he wants to defect by pretending to sign a copy of his CD. The show centers around how fickle North Korea is, and [...]