Do You Take The Bible Literally?

No, I do not.  Nor do I think any of us should, the Bible is not an IRS form.  It a smattering of all different types of literary genres.
This question has really become a litmus test in much of culture to determine who is an irrational fundamentalist and who is progressive and intelligent.
When asked this [...]

“Pizzled”

A concoction of being puzzled and pissed off when someone you are talking with is more engaged with their Blackberry or other technological device.
See Daniel Goleman for more extensive definition.
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Finishing Seminary Writing Orals Paper

Well yesterday was a bit nostalgic and weird for me as classes kicked off at Denver Seminary and I found myself not going to school.  For three years Denver Seminary has been my life.  I have spent countless hours studying and working there.  It has truly been a wonderful time.
But even though I am done [...]

Nerd Narnia

Just like the world job market culture is becoming increasingly specialized, so has our social networks.  The internet has made it possible for the most niche interests to link up with hoards of others for fellowship.  I usually consider myself to be pretty culturally adept, but even sometimes I find myself completely befuddled by the [...]

The Problem of Evil

One of the most intriguing parts of the Saddleback forum last week was when pastor Rick asked the Candidates about evil, both were emphatic that it does exist and needs to be accounted for.
The idea of evil seems to have almost universal acceptance.  I can think of almost no one I have ever met that [...]

Fridge/Shelf/iPod

It has been a loong time since Matt or I have written a “fridge/shelf/iPod” post.  Maybe because they are a lot of fun but also take a long time.  So this one I will try to curtail length so I will want to do another one before 2009.  Besides everyone who knows me knows that [...]

This Is Huge. UNLV Gets Top Guard Anthony Marshall

I know that no one cares about UNLV basketball posts, except for Matt and I, but I believe this is arguably the biggest recruit signing for UNLV this decade.  Not because Anthony Marshall is a LeBron James or something, but this signing is the exclamation point that UNLV has arrived.  Now some may point to [...]

THE SHACK…Review Coming and some links in the meantime

As soon as I have some free time I intend to write my review of The Shack. I promised my Twitter followers that it was coming yesterday. Sorry, all of my free time this week is going to painting and flooring.
In the meantime, you can read Bob’s great review here.
Also, if you did not catch [...]

I love the Olympics

I don’t know why but put the Olympics on TV and I will watch it non-stop.  I do not care if it is fencing or water polo, I am enthralled.  And if the USA is competing than I am even more interested.  Part of it is the grandiose stage, part of it, is the history, [...]

Growth Through Criticism

Criticism, who likes it?  Not me.  My first tendency is to lash out with defense, denial, humor, withdrawal, anger, sadness, or even feelings far worse.
Sometimes this is not a bad thing.  Like when the guy flips me off on the freeway because I was not willing to drive off into the ditch instead of merging [...]