What A Really Horrible Commercial Says About A Company

I watched the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl. There were some awful commercials starring the CEO of Pacific Life. He couldn't have looked more stiff & uncomfortable. You could see him thinking things like, "Now I should move my hands..." It was painfully bad.
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Need A Little Help Here

On Sunday we are beginning a series called, "Churchy: Myths, Metaphors & A Girl Named Molly." Each sermon has a movie title that relates to the movie. This Sunday, the title is "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly." We'll be talking about how all three of these adjectives can …

Churchy

We are starting a series on Jan 4 that I've spent the past 3 months preparing for. The series is called "Churchy: Myths, Metaphors and a Girl Named Molly." I'm excited about pursuing the question, "What did God intend for the church?" I hope you can be there to join the …

The Best Christmas Movie of All-Time

Last night, after building-up excitement for several weeks, I allowed my boys to watch one of the greatest movies ever made - Remember the Titans. Yes, I realize that this isn't a Christmas movie, but this is the time of year where we have a little bit of extra time to …

2 "New Years Resolution" Ideas

My friends Kenneth & Amy have both blogged about the best Resolution and they can count me in. See Kenneth's blog
I do have a lesser idea to suggest. Why wait until Jan. 1 to get in shape? I decided to up the ante and just get in shape before Jan. 1. I realize it takes …

Out on Video

The movie Traitor is now available on video. I don't think there is such a thing as a "must see" but I did find this movie to be of value to me. Not only is it a good movie, but it helped me think through some important issues. I wrote about it when it first came out.

It's hard to trust if you don't...

Matthew 1:24 sums up Joseph's attitude, "When Joseph woke up from the dream, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded." This is remarkable because Joseph had to have many questions. It's hard to obey someone if you don't trust them. And it's hard to trust someone …

She Rocks

Took a quick study break to call my wife. She was in the middle of teaching a friend and her daughter how to knit. This friend has a husband away on military duty, and I know that she appreciates adult interaction and concern. My wife is so cool. We all have talents and …

Using New Muscles

I split wood for my Father-In-Law this weekend (who is usually on the other end of good deeds). I stay active, but never do anything like this. After 2 afternoons, my back and legs were a little sore, but my hands were just shot. My wife had to button my shirt for me. …

Anyone Have Some Hope?

One of the saddest thoughts I've ever heard came from the mouths of several students this summer.

My friend & coworker, Lane, and I were having a discussion with about 25 Sr. High girls and a few other sponsors. We were talking about what they communicate to guys by …

Celebrity Christians

I think that Christian leaders who become famous are often met with extremes. Both are dangerous. But both come from from people who also identify themselves as Christians.

One extreme comes dangerously close to replacing Jesus with whoever the famous Christian …