Former Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels’ decision to draft Tim Tebow in the late first round of the 2010 Draft drew a chorus of criticism from coaches, analysts and experts: “Tebow is not fit to be an NFL quarterback” “His throwing motion and release are suspect.” “He is too quick to run.” “His accuracy and [...]
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A Day in San Francisco: Light and Darkness Contrasted
September 29, 2011
After spending two days camping in Yosemite National Park (It was an amazing trip. I highly recommend you visit, especially if you live in or near California) a group of seven guys including myself had to leave after a torrential thunderstorm left our tent under 3 inches of water. We had hiked half dome that [...]
Rob Bell is Leaving Mars Hill Church
September 22, 2011
John Piper stated about 15 minutes ago in a tweet, “Seriously, as before, may you fare well, Rob Bell.http://dsr.gd/otctwX.” Bell is stepping down as the lead pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church, reports Christianity Today. Click on the link above for the full scoop. Interesting enough, Bell is stepping down as pastor right after he [...]
Exploring Culture Today (9.21.11)
September 21, 2011
—————————————- @mashable Pete Cashmore WATCH: @Foursquare just hit 1 billion checkins. This is what a week of checkins looks like - t.co/hq7WV6Ms —————————————- @AP The Associated Press Polygamist leader Warren Jeffs discharged from prison hospital after fast-related illness. apne.ws/nOe8pM -MM —————————————- @GOOD GOOD Calling all artists! We’re challenging you to illustrate the newst.co/oK0SswHN —————————————- @nytimes The New York Times Obama’s Tax on Millionaires t.co/wKtGGR8h —————————————- [...]
Exploring Culture Today: 9.20.11
September 20, 2011
@TrevinWax Trevin Wax Worth a Look: Donald Miller on the best writing advice he ever received http://ow.ly/6zjJO —————————————- @Jonathanakin Jonathan Akin I was interviewed today by Fox News & @toddstarnes about the SBC name change. Read it here fxn.ws/noGbF5 —————————————- @drmoore Dr. Russell Moore Moore to the Point: An End to Trickle-Down Worship bit.ly/pTfL8y —————————————- @washingtonpost The Washington Post #Netflix erases 12 months [...]
Animated Video of the Lustrous Career of the ONE & ONLY Steve Jobs
August 28, 2011
This is a great video. WARNING: I wouldn’t watch this unless you were old enough to stay up past midnight.
Endless Second Chances: Why I’ll Take Reincarnation
August 17, 2011
Returning to the U.S. after two years as a missionary in South America, I’ve embraced opportunities to share the gospel wherever I’m at. It has been an eye-opener to the broad spectrum of eclectic and contradictory worldviews. Among those I’ve witnessed to, a surprising and recurring theme has been the belief in reincarnation. I know [...]
Be Fruitful and Multiply: No Longer Applicable?
July 31, 2011
And God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created them. And God blessed them; and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky, and over every thing that [...]
Tweeting for @Jesus: A few reasons why you should embrace #Twitter
July 27, 2011
The biggest objection I hear when I try to sell people on the merits of Twitter: “Twitter’s stupid. I don’t want to know what people had for lunch today.” Some tweets — er, probably most tweets floating around the internet — are less than edifying, encouraging, or important. On the other hand, there are millions [...]







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