Apparently, the answer is “heck yes!” British musician John Parr, who had a #1 hit with “St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion)” in 1985, wrote new lyrics for his song focusing on the Denver Broncos quarterback. In a related story, the estate of Johnny Cash denies that “A Boy Named Suh” is being recorded to [...]
January 10, 2012
The Hobbit movie is leaked to the Internet
Take a deep breath. The Peter Jackson-helmed version of The Hobbit is still in production, safely tucked away on some sound stage in New Zealand. This is something completely different. In 1966, animator Gene Deitch collaborated with Czech illustrator Adolf Born to create the very first film version of The Hobbit. This version — which [...]
December 8, 2011
Have yourself a meaty little Christmas
Bacon-flavored candy canes, you ask? Please don’t ask me to explain. Bacon refuses to explain itself. In fact, it transcends all attempts to be explained or judged. Bacon simply is. And that is enough my brothers. That is enough. HT: Uncrate
December 7, 2011
Are you in your comfort zone? Too bad.
“If you want a religion to make you feel comfortable, I certainly don’t recommend Christianity.” — C.S. Lewis Scripture is chock-full of promises for those who follow Jesus Christ. But, much to my dismay, delivering a Snuggie existence isn’t something God guarantees. When the Lord does promise to give comfort, he does so with a [...]
December 1, 2011
Who’s your favorite Bond?
According to an informal poll conducted by MSNBC, the most popular of the six actors to play 007 is Sean Connery. The only thing that’s surprising about this result is that they actually had to do research at all. Clearly, the Scottish version of the world’s most famous spy is head and shoulders over the [...]
November 29, 2011
When Jesus puts together your guest list
Recently, my wife and I were talking about who we might invite over to share a meal. Got to be honest, Jesus’ party planning instructions did not come to mind: “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also [...]
November 26, 2011
Is social justice an essential part of the mission of the Church?
This question is much debated these days by Christians in the United States. Al Mohler and Jim Wallis recently debated the topic. Watch it here. Do you think social justice is an essential part of the mission of the Church?
November 25, 2011
Stark raving plaid
Tons of tartan. Brogues as thick as the ginger hair. Pixar animation genius. Who else is looking forward to Disney’s Brave?
November 17, 2011
Sermon Illustrations: Revelations
Artist Jim LePage has created original artwork for each book of the Bible. His design to communicate the heart of the book of Revelations is both gory and glorious.
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- Are you in your comfort zone? Too bad.
- Who’s your favorite Bond?
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January 11, 2012
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