Yes, I read The Shack, and, no, I didn’t like it. It’s been a while, and I forget the details, but it was not exactly a literary tour de force. All the characters were flat, even God. The main character has a singular problem, not a complex one. And God has a singular solution, and [...]
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Archive | February, 2010
the Genesis file, part 2. Men that believe
February 17, 2010
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Language is a wonderful gift, easily corrupted.
Read moreI don’t care about your pony
February 16, 2010
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Community can exist online, but it’s not a game. It requires shared values and thoughtful communication. Even a little restraint.
Read morethis I believe. maybe.
February 6, 2010
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Being cool to the pizza dude can be and should be a discipline of life.
Read moreHumility and how I achieved it….
February 4, 2010
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In a recent post, pastor and author Kevin DeYoung referred to the “fetid pool” of self promotion in social media. He writes:
With all the tools of social networking and all the trappings of evangelical celebrity culture (whether in a hall with thousands of people or in your own circle of friends), we must all be vigilant against shameless self-promotion. Especially those of us who have a blog.
The Genesis file, part 1. Creatures that swarm
February 2, 2010
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This is part of a new project, an occasional commentary. It’s something I’d like my kids to have someday. I’m just highlighting phrases as I read, because they delight me. Or scare me. If I left out your favorite phrase or image feel free to chime in. This feature will show up about once a [...]
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adventure in Argentina, week one
In which we convert pesos, take siestas, eat asado and listen to a brief lecture on agricultural economics .
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