On Sundays I like to share what I thought was particularly good on the Internet from the week. So here they are – from my screen to yours – a few shout-out-worthy posts…
This post: Shallow Small Group Bible Study from RightNowMedia.org. Here’s my favorite line: “Some people say we’re superficial. But, hey, the word ‘super’ is in superficial. I mean, who doesn’t want to be… Read More
My favorite thing from the Seahawks -vs- Packers playoff stunner was Michael Bennett riding around the stadium on a police bike, waving to fans and high-fiving the Sea Gals. It made me LOL. literally.
Speaking of LOLing, I hope one or more of these videos will make you giggle or at least snortle.
Here’s a little fun for your Friday… Enjoy!
1. VIDEO: Cat Scared of Mario Jumping.
I love this. And it totally reminds me of a few… Read More
It’s been a fun week… our Seahawks won the Super Bowl and we celebrated in the streets of Seattle. But it’s the end of the week, so here’s some Friday fun for ya!
1. FREE STUFF—WIN SOME STUFF I HAVE FOR YOU.
Win a book or a CD or a surprise gift pack. All you need to do is comment below and you will be automatically entered to win… Read More
Well, it’s Friday before the Super Bowl – and pretty much all I can think about is the Seahawks. My eye is still twitching. I need a distraction, some random fun. Here’s some to share…
1. FREE STUFF—WIN SOME STUFF I HAVE FOR YOU.
Win a book or a CD or a surprise gift pack. All you need to do is comment below and you will be automatically entered to win. Winners will be announced tonight in the comment section of this post… Read More
I know everyone has something to say about Richard Sherman’s rant. I’ve been playing it over and over in my mind all week – couldn’t stop thinking about it. A week later, I’ve come to the conclusion that I want to be more like him. Richard Sherman’s rant convicted me. Listen in on this 6 minute podcast with Andy Jones and myself… and GO SEAHAWKS… Read More
Sometimes church jumps the shark.
What’s that mean?
From Wikipedia:
“Jumping the shark is an idiom created by Jon Hein that was used to describe the moment in the evolution of a television show when it begins a decline in quality, which is usually a particular scene, episode, or aspect of a show in which the writers use some type of ‘gimmick’ in an attempt to keep viewers’ interest. Its name is taken from a scene from a fifth season episode of the sit-com Happy Days when the character Fonzie jumps over a shark on water-skis.”
Related to church, I want focus on this aspect of jumping the shark…
“Using some type of gimmick in an attempt to keep viewers’ interest.”
I started thinking about this last week when I read a post by John Blase about his attempts to energize the small country church he pastored right after graduating from seminary. Here’s a quote from that post… Read More
Does Jesus prefer Pepsi or Coke?
Does Jesus like the Seahawks or the Saints?
Does Jesus answer “Dear baby Jesus” prayers?
Does Jesus really look so Caucasian?
Does Jesus always look so… Read More
In my years of growing up in my church’s youth ministry, I heard this question repeatedly, “Is it Christian?”
It was asked about cassette tapes and then CD’s.
It was asked about video games.
It was asked about movies.
It was asked about roller skating rinks.
If whatever we were evaluating did have the label “Christian” on it, then the green light of acceptability was given and we could enjoy the thing.
If it wasn’t “Christian,” it probably wasn’t going to be acceptable… Read More
Listen in on this conversation with myself and Andy Jones (it’s under 10 minutes) – we’re talking about black, white, and grey… Read More
