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Friday, May 4th, 2007Edgeworth Church in Malden, MA has been using the web for innovative outreach for years, but their latest, “Strawman Jesus,” takes the cake. It’s a resource tied to Pastor Matt Kruse’s latest preaching series contrasting the Christ portrayed in John’s gospel with various “strawmen” versions of Christ embraced by culture. A classically provocative salvo from [...]
Friday Foto Finish
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How you know you’ve exceeded your “Cool” quotient
Thursday, May 3rd, 2007When the likes of John McCain and Bill Richardson are considered “Cool New People.” The writing’s been on the wall for almost a year (see this, for example), but now, I think, we can officially declare Myspace passe. Not irrelevant. Yet. But definitely no longer cool.
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
Paint the Town
Tuesday, May 1st, 2007Adopt a School takes a giant leap forward this summer with the help of New Hope New York and the Metro New York Baptist Association. For the past three years, NHNY has sponsored Paint the Town as a summer outreach event where volunteers from around the country beautify and paint neighborhood public schools. This year [...]
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