Archive for May 2nd, 2007
Live blogging Rick Warren conversation
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007Rick Warren at Journey Church. General Remarks • In town for Tribeca Film Festival. Film on Rawanda. • Difference between growing and swelling. Growing churches not about transfer growth • Saddleback’s 27th anniversary this Easter: over 39,000 people attended. Preached 12 sermons Easter Sunday. • You attract what you are, not what you want. God [...]
Orphans AND Widows
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007Being a lifelong “youth guy,” I write alot about God’s heart for kids, especially the orphans, fatherless, and otherwise “at-risk” among us. This New Yorker article, quoted in today’s Christianity Today blog, reminded me that God also cares for widows and the elderly. The article paints a bleak picture about our country’s capacity to care [...]
To whom much is given…
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007“From him much more will be required.” I didn’t make that up. Jesus did. ___________________ Back in 1999 I wrote this in a vision document for Generation Xcel: “Strategic alliances with professional athletes, individuals and corporate sponsors will facilitate X-cel’s expansion. Why athletes? 1. Common culture and heritage 2. Admiration, respect, and credibility 3. Resources [...]
Tuesday’s Tidbits
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007+ Liz Rios celebrates Rev. Ray Rivera’s legacy. + Faith matters on college campuses. The New York Times reports how expressions of faith on campuses appears to be rising. + Peter Ong on redeeming the “collective shame” felt by many Asian Americans following the Virginia Tech tragedy. + God and War. Newsweek’s got it covered. [...]
Phil of the Phuture
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007Phenom Phil Hughes was pitching a no-hitter last night in his second career start. Then in the 7th inning, he heard his hamstring go, “POP!” A brilliant night cut short for the 20-year-old, but a bright future awaits.
Wednesday’s Weekly Webcast
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007Focus on HIV/AIDS – Urbana 2006