…who made this possible. Thanks to everyone I selfishly used, and even for those who used me. Thank you to my wife and kids for their undying love and support. Thank you to all the bloggers and chatters who've agreed with me and flamed me and boycotted me. Thank you to those who've encouraged me [...]
Today is the birthday of the NRA-backin', Motor City Madman, Ted Nugent (58). Visit Tribe Nuge and drop the 'ol craveman a note. And remember: If God didn't want us to kill and eat animals, he wouldn't have made them outta meat. (here's another reason Nuge and I are cut from the same cloth…) [...]
It's official! Thanks to Virgin Mobile, the MVNO targeted to Gen-M subscribers has gone multi-culty with a celebration called Chrismahanukwanzakah. TODAY (Dec. 13) is the official holiday, with ringtones, e-cards and other m-commerce offerings to suit any religious persuasion. As a company statement puts it: “Since Chrismahanukwanzakah comes during the busiest selling season of the [...]
Sunday, December 3 marks the birthdays of two influential people in the culture of my life. I'm sending them both birthday cards… Ozzy Osbourne, rock icon… and Jim Richards, Executive Director of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention [...]
If you haven't seen this video on my brother's blog…then go. Now. Even if you don't LOVE U2, this video will move you. Even if you don't love Green Day, this video is powerful. And, yes, if you ARE right with God and love both U2 and Green Day…you'll send me your [...]
In case you’re still reading, here are some statistical findings on the report: “Scholars at the National Research Council in 2002 estimated that at least one of every four adolescents in the U.S. is currently at serious risk of not achieving productive adulthood.” (i.e., they will end up institutionalized, mental or penal, or worse) “According [...]
In one of my Saturday sessions with the ever-enlightening Tony Jones, we discussed some new research (and its implications) regarding data collected by The Commission on Children at Risk (an independent, jointly sponsored initiative of YMCAof the USA, Dartmouth Medical School, and the Institute for American Values). Obviously, and refreshingly enough (it will become apparent why), George [...]
He's a legend in his own mind.. Jose Luis de Jesus Miranda thinks He's Jesus. And he's not the only one. He's a "59-year-old Puerto Rican man with impish charm and a taste for indulgence. Some defectors, like Regina Albarracin — a Pembroke Pines woman whose son remains a member — liken him to a [...]
We started The Dive again this past Sunday night. After a summer semi-hiatus, it's always a struggle to get back into the groove, and it always seems like one of the last things to fall into place is our Sunday pm dive time. We've been walking through 1 Corinthians (rich stuff), and most recently have [...]
If you're unfamiliar with the goofballs at xxxchurch, take a minute and get familiar with them. There are things happening in their ministry that are truly amazing. Check out their site. Pick up a Jesus Loves Pornstars Bible (which puts NT bibles in the hands of porn addicts, film stars, and patrons of porn expos.) [...]