Easter : What Now?
It’s Monday. – The eggs have been successfully hunted down with precision and valor. – The pastel dresses and nicely pressed suits have been hung/thrown back into the closet. – The bunny ears are tucked away neatly to frighten small children again next year. – The sugar highs have slowly turned into sugar crashes. … Continue reading
The Weight of Holy Saturday
Today is Holy Saturday. On this day there is great silence, great stillness. On this day – we tread water This, to me, is one of the most important moments in the Holy Week. The Bible tells us nothing about disciples between the cross and resurrection. We do know they didn’t anticipate the resurrection, … Continue reading
Is Good Friday Good?
Crucifixion. Invented by the Persians. Adapted by Alexander the Great. Passed on to the Carthaginians. Perfected by the Romans. Jewish historian Josephus called crucifixion – “the most wretched of deaths.” Roman philosopher Cicero forbade even the thought of it by stating, “Far be the very name of the cross, not only from the body, but … Continue reading
St. Patrick: The Marshmallow Loving, Beer-Drinking, Snake-Charming Leprechaun
You’ve all probably seen a post or two setting the record straight regarding the origins of St. Patrick’s Day. If you missed the onslaught of facts these last couple of days and are still sober enough to read them (here’s hoping) – I’ll highlight some of my favorites here:
Valentine’s Day
The day is almost here. You know it, I know it. In fact, you’ll be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t know it. The beginning of President’s Day weekend is almost upon us! But if you’re not as gubernatorial – you probably also know that it’s almost Valentine’s Day too – a day that … Continue reading
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“11 Simple Ways To Not Be a Terrible Person in 2016” “Have a Mind-Meltingly Good Year By Following This One Weird (Possibly Illegal) Trick” “Achieve Total Global Domination In The Next 52 Weeks!“ “Click On This Horrifically Misleading Image to Learn 17 Mediocre Hacks That We’ve Impulsively Labeled as ‘Genius’” Well, interwebs – it’s happening … Continue reading
In the last few weeks I’ve found myself wrestling through a sea of arduous thoughts and questions – many revolving around the issue of racial discord and ethnic prejudice. Perhaps you know the feeling. Though I honestly feel like I have more questions than answers at times, I feel compelled to offer a few propositions … Continue reading
(WWSVS) What Would St. Valentine Say?
Today is the day. You know it, I know it. In fact, you’ll be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t know it. The beginning of President’s Day weekend is finally here! But if you’re not as gubernatorial – you probably also know that today is Valentine’s Day – a day that … Continue reading
Learn How To Stop Making New Year’s Resolutions By Resolving To Follow These 38 Annual Steps
“11 Simple Ways To Not Be a Terrible Person in 2015” “Have a Mind-Meltingly Good Year By Following This One Weird (Possibly Illegal) Trick” “Achieve Total Global Domination In The Next 52 Weeks!“ “Click On This Horrifically Misleading Image to Learn 17 Mediocre Hacks That We’ve Impulsively Labeled as ‘Genius’” … Continue reading
Gold, Frankincense… But Wait – There’s Myrrh!
We made it! It’s here! It’s Christmas! Have you received a gift that, after unwrapping it, you thought, hopefully to yourself, “not even close…”? Or how about a present that was just downright rib-tickling? You might even get one today! I remember when I was eight years old – the year was 1980-something … Continue reading
Michael Brown, Eric Garner, and a Cultural Hermeneutic
As the social temperature continues to rise my heart continues to sink. Truthfully – my first instinct regarding the Darren Wilson verdict last week was to say nothing. I wasn’t there. I don’t have a law degree. I’m not originally from that community nor do I reside there currently. With the tsunami of responses … Continue reading
ISIS: An Audacious Prayer for Our Enemies
This may not be a well-liked post. In 2001 I was a gangly college student working at a coffee shop in Dearborn, MI – the city I was born and raised in, the city of my youth. What you may not know is that, at the time, Dearborn was home to the largest Middle-Eastern … Continue reading
Bibliotheca: $1 Mil Raised and Why I Think It Matters
“People love stories. People still love to get lost in a good story.” Those are the opening words to a brilliantly made video for a brilliantly conceived project called “Bibliotheca.” The endeavor, dreamt up by my friend and fellow Judson University alum Adam Greene, has literally taken the interwebs by figurative storm – … Continue reading
Donald Sterling, Racism, and a Gospel Response
In light of the recent Donald Sterling scandal, there seems to be a lot volatile discussion in the media regarding the issue of race and discrimination. Not surprisingly – the Christian voice is certainly among the chorus of responses I’ve seen – and I think that’s a good thing. But, as is the case with … Continue reading
The Problem with Selfie-Righteousness
Oxford Dictionaries announced “Selfie” as the international “Word of the Year 2013” yesterday; noting its frequency in the English language has increased by 17,000% since last year. According to Oxford Dictionaries, the word “selfie” first appeared in 2002, when it was used in an Australian online forum. It was popularized by social media during the years … Continue reading
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