“The Prayer” with Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli
Some pretty music to start your day… Continue reading “The Prayer” with Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli
Month: November 2011
How Well We Live Depends On… (Luke 12:13-21)
Here is the video of my recent sermon about greed and generosity from Luke 12:13-21. I preached it at SeaCoast Grace Church. How Well We Live Depends On… (Luke 12:13-21), posted with vodpod Continue reading How Well We Live Depends On… (Luke 12:13-21)
The Hallelujah Chorus…Quinhagak, Alaska-style
The entire village of Quinhagak, Alaska, seems to have turned out for this creative visual rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus of Handel’s Messiah. I guess there’s nothing better to do up there in the winter, so why not… Oh, and good for them! Continue reading The Hallelujah Chorus…Quinhagak, Alaska-style
The World Wide (Religious) Web for Friday, November 18, 2011
WITHOUT BLOOD, THEY’RE COLD TO THE TOUCH: “You Can’t Marry a Hot Vampire.” And therein lies the true mythology of Twilight. It has nothing to do with vampires, werewolves or Dakota Fanning, and everything to do with Hollywood’s distorted view of love. Its “fantasy” is a world where intimacy develops overnight, where men are rugged yet vulnerable, and where romance and adventure color every day. It’s porno for pre-teens and, pornography, whether erotic or emotional, has consequences that continue long after the movie ends. _____ THE SPIRIT OUR TEACHER: “The Confidence of the Evangelical.” Prompted by the relatively recent conversion … Continue reading The World Wide (Religious) Web for Friday, November 18, 2011
The World Wide (Religious) Web for Thursday, November 17, 2011
TRUE, FALSE, OR SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN? “The Persecution of Religion Has Begun.” Don’t think I’m making the wild-eyed claim that this new persecution either is or ever is likely to become a bloody one resembling the purges of the French and Mexican Revolutions or the Communist war on religion—eruptions of violence in which thousands of clergy, religious, and lay faithful were killed. It won’t be a repetition of the Spanish civil war, just 75 years ago, when death squads of the anticlerical left executed the incredible total of 12 bishops, 283 religious women, 4,184 priests, 2,365 religious men, and an … Continue reading The World Wide (Religious) Web for Thursday, November 17, 2011
Siriously?
In this ad, the National Republican Senatorial Committee asks Siri about the economic crisis and the Democrats’ response to it. The ad is very clever. And effective. I’m sure Apple will send a cease and desist letter very soon. Continue reading Siriously?
Interview with Mike Clarensau about “From Belonging to Becoming”
In this video, I interview Mike Clarensau about his new book, From Belonging to Becoming: The Power of Loving People Like Jesus Did. Mike is senior director of the Healthy Church Network. Prior to that, he was senior pastor of Maranatha Worship Center in Wichita, Kansas. From Belonging to Becoming charts a new pathway of discipleship. Instead of believing-belonging-becoming, Mike argues that Jesus practiced belonging-believing-becoming, putting relationship before the call to faith or the commitment to a new lifestyle. Indeed, the relationship with Jesus made both faith and holiness possible in the lives of Jesus’ followers. This is the model … Continue reading Interview with Mike Clarensau about “From Belonging to Becoming”
Review of “From Belonging to Becoming” by Mike Clarensau
Mike Clarensau, From Belonging to Becoming: The Power of Loving People Like Jesus Did (Springfield, MO: Influence Resources, 2011). $19.99, 262 pages. Luke 7:36–50 narrates the encounter between Jesus and a sinful woman who anointed his feet at the home of Simon the Pharisee. Mike Clarensau opens From Belonging to Becoming with this story because it illustrates a choice all church leaders and members must make: Do we accept the woman as Jesus did, or do we reject her like Simon the Pharisee did? Clarensau is senior director of the Assemblies of God’s Healthy Church Network. Before taking this position, … Continue reading Review of “From Belonging to Becoming” by Mike Clarensau
The World Wide (Religious) Web for Monday, November 14, 2011
THE IDOLATRY OF SPORTS: “Attack of the Penn State Jock Worshippers.” The subtext of Erickson’s message is the same as the overt message of Penn State students who rioted when Paterno was fired and who paint messages to the coach on their chests: child rape doesn’t matter. I mean, sure, it’s bad, but we are talking about football here. _____ DIGNITY, THE MISSING ELEMENT: “The Last American Sin.” What exactly is it about child molestation that uniquely unites Americans in outrage? … Thus Americans are united in recognizing that child molestation is wrong—as they ought—but probably couldn’t exactly agree on … Continue reading The World Wide (Religious) Web for Monday, November 14, 2011
Interview with @PRodLoy about “3 Questions” and Lots of Other Stuff (@Get Influence)
In this video, I interview Pastor Rod Loy about his new book, “3 Questions: A Powerful Grid to Help You Live in the Grace of God.” Well, that was my intention. We actually ended up talking about the book as well as a lot of other topics. Enjoy! Here’s the timecode on the video, in case you want to skip ahead to a specific question: 00:03 Introduction 01:11 How can a pastor wear a pink shirt?” & other crazy questions pastors are asked. 02:15 How do you protect your super-secret identity as Rocketman? 03:30 What are you doing Christmas Sunday … Continue reading Interview with @PRodLoy about “3 Questions” and Lots of Other Stuff (@Get Influence)
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