It irritates me when we say they things we don’t really mean. That includes things we sing in church that are obviously not true. Does this bother you too? Or am I just a freak?
Category: Values
TOMS Shoes – One Day Without Shoes
I wish I had seen this earlier, but I just learned that today, April 16, is “One Day Without Shoes.” What is One Day Without Shoes? It’s a day organized by TOMS…
Spiritual Causes of Poverty
When I see poverty my instinct is to send money or do something that might help to end world hunger. But I was recently reminded that poverty is often a symptom of a larger spiritual problem. Here is a very real example where the cause and effect are unmistakable.
Jesus Uncensored – Things I Wish Jesus Hadn’t Said
Most people I know say they like Jesus. But truth is Jesus said a lot of radical things I would rather ignore or try to explain away. Here are some things I wish Jesus hadn’t said, and what I imagine I might say back to Him.
A Blessing or a Wound?
The financial crisis is going to change our lives, but will it be for better or for worse? My gut reaction is, “Well, that depends on how bad my circumstances get.” But Pat Lencioni has a great article out that explains why that’s not the case.
Leaving it all on the field, in Haiti
There IS something more important than winning. Really. There is something better than success. Know what it is? Chris’s post from Haiti last night reminded me of that.
Same Café – So All May Eat
The Same Café in Denver is unique in that there are no prices on the menu and no cash register. People pay whatever they can for the food. Those who can’t afford to pay with money can work if they choose. Have a look at the video.
An awesomely creative way to help panhandlers
So, you’re stopped at a traffic light and see a homeless guy with a cardboard sign asking for help. At least you think he’s homeless, but you don’t really know. If he’s…
Church gives everything away
Some churches have gotten reputation for being more concerned about money than people. In contrast, NBC Nightly News did a report on this church that gives its entire offering away to people in need. Watch the video. What do you think?
Celebrity Apprentice: Ratings vs Reality
OK, I admit I’m attracted to reality TV like a moth to a flame… there is something about the social experiment… Lat night Trump is faced with the decision to fire a genuine team player or a dysfunctional celebrity who would probably produce better ratings for the show (spoiler alert).