The term "meme" ( [miːm], not "mem"), coined in 1976 by Richard Dawkins refers to a unit of cultural information that can be transmitted from one mind to another. Dawkins said, Examples of memes are tunes, catch-phrases, clothes fashions, ways of making pots or of building arches. Thinker/writer Leonard Sweet has written a fantastic article [...]
One of my most favorite things to do on this planet is to go to the Waffle House, eat bacon, and listen to Johnny Cash on the jukebox. Now, I've got another greasy-spoon soundtrack option in Modern Times. This is number 31. That's how many studio albums Bob Dylan has released. This week I've [...]
I'm working on a little side project these days called 'The Heart of Student Ministry'. In reading over some old notes, I found this great quote from guru Mike Yaconelli when I heard him speak the year before he passed away. It's appropriate, not just for ministry, but for living as Christ-followers: "Real Christians do [...]
It's always good to be reminded… Sept 11 terrorist attacks aired on C-SPAN. Watch it tonite. And here is a thought-provoking link of what we as Christians have NOT learned from all this.
This past Monday (Labor Day), our youngest caught his first fish all by himself. We were both *extremely* proud. Fishing license: $0 Ghost Shad Bitsy Minnow: $1.99 Old, Beat Up UltraLight combo: $10 The excitement and grin as pictured above: PRICELESS.
‘help you I can…’
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.) [...]
Or 'The Cohabitation of Moderns and POMOs'…
I've tried to wait, but I can't. For the last week, God has been refreshing my spirit in many different ways. God At War. Double-shot venti no-whip mochas. Last Monday's downpour of rain. And Eric Johnson. EJ is one of the most amazing guitar talents to ever come down from Mt. Olympus and walk our [...]
Ever think God gets tired of our whining? Maybe even exasperated? I found this today while cleaning out some old files on my home PC. May it inspire you to get up and do something. Anything. One night, I had a wondrous dream; One set of footprints there was seen. The footprints of my precious [...]