Here is a well written article by AP writer Eric Gorski on The Village Church pastor Matt Chandler and his battle with a brain tumor. John Piper gave this sermon at Chandler's church a month ago to give folks a framework to deal with this difficult process. It challenged me AND kept me awake during my drive up to West Virginia earlier this month.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Article on Matt Chandler
Here is a well written article by AP writer Eric Gorski on The Village Church pastor Matt Chandler and his battle with a brain tumor. John Piper gave this sermon at Chandler's church a month ago to give folks a framework to deal with this difficult process. It challenged me AND kept me awake during my drive up to West Virginia earlier this month.
Bobby Moynihan returns as Snooki (SNL skit from 1/31/10)
So they opted to return the popular Bobby Moynihan impression back to SNL on Weekend Update. I'm not sure why they didn't want to make it into a full skit, other than the fact that it fits well with "news" (it's all over MTV right now) and it was probably easier for Bobby and the writers to write an update skit and then get it green lit rather than a full skit.
Jersey Shore's brightest and orangest drop by the Update desk.
Jersey Shore cast signed on for a second season (5 million people watched the finale), so... The poof and orange jokes continue. =^)
Enjoy!
Jersey Shore's brightest and orangest drop by the Update desk.
Jersey Shore cast signed on for a second season (5 million people watched the finale), so... The poof and orange jokes continue. =^)
Enjoy!
Bobby Moynihan was Snooki again!
Just an announcement that Bobby returned as Snooki on SNL last night!
Video coming soon!
Video coming soon!
Friday, January 29, 2010
Tebow and "Man Crunch"
CBS might be forced to make another choice. Hopefully next year. Since the network will be airing Tim Tebow's an anti-abortion ad, the network is now being bombarded by those from a different slant: mancrunch.com (a gay dating website). Since the commercial depicts two gentlemen wearing rival uniforms actually "making out," CBS has decided not to run it, for now. Of course, if you are a Packers or Vikings fan, it becomes even more offensive to see your fan base appear like this! Can't wait to see what will happen for next year's Super Bowl......
A very realistic question comes up: would I rather see Tebow and "Man Crunch" or No Tebow and No "Man Crunch?" I fear those might be the only two options next year.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Kingdom Cooperation
Every so often, my denomination's church planting coordinator/recruiter, Jim Hatch, will send out thoughtful emails related to church planting. Here's his most recent one which challenges folks to think more missionally, as well to give God praise for a particular mainline church cooperating with a PCA church plant to better reach its community. Obviously I'm stoked about this because I'm stoked about church planting, but also because my current church Redeemer doesn't have a building of its own (we meet in a movie theater) and have a soft spot for the "nomads" out there. Anyhow, here it is:It was the first service of a brand new church. Jan and I found a seat and were awed by the beauty of the sanctuary. No, not an office-front, not a YMCA. It was the St. Trinity Lutheran Church in south St. Louis. The new PCA planter/pastor, Chris Smith, introduced the service and told the story of how God had led to the beautiful facility.
He’d visited dozens of community leaders in the area. It was a Catholic nun, Sister Mary Ann Nestel, who leaned across the table, grabbed his hand and said, ‘We’re so glad you’re coming! Let me show you who to talk to.’ And she shoved her Rolodex across to him. Call this guy; email that person; see this one. And one of those was Lutheran pastor, David Liebnau. And that congregation invited Chris and his core group to use their facility.
Now, when do you want to worship? they asked him. Well, Chris replied, whenever you’re not worshipping. No, no, they replied, what’s best for you guys? Best for us? Well, maybe 11:00 am. Oh, ok, we’ll change our worship time to accommodate you. Hmmmm.
Now, don’t you want a sign out front? Chris replies, could we maybe put up something on Sunday morning? Well, we were thinking you’d need a permanent sign. Why not do that? A permanent sign? Monthly rent? Oh, well, how about…and it was incredibly reasonable.
When Pastor Liebnau was introduced, he said, We’re so glad you’re here. And if you can extend the gospel here in ways that are better than we’ve done, we’ll be excited. We’re praying for you! Welcome!
I found myself deeply moved by Pastor Liebnau and the St. Trinity congregation. What generosity, grace, lack of defensiveness and ‘turf guarding’! It was almost like they were willing to give themselves away for the sake of a church plant in a different denomination! It was as if they were more interested in the Kingdom of God than in the ‘success’ of their own ministry! What does being Kingdom-minded mean anyway? I think Jan and I just experienced a little taste of it from a Catholic sister and a Lutheran pastor and his people.
And the question bubbled up: how many 138 year old churches in my denomination would say to a Baptist or Lutheran or Pentecostal church planter, how can we help you succeed, even if it makes it harder for us? Would you do that in your ministry?
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Anti-Abortion Super Bowl Ad by Tebow
As a result of a number of businesses not buying overpriced ads during the Super Bowl, advocacy groups such as pro-lifer's are reaping the benefits. Tim Tebow will speak about the time his mother's doctors advised her to get an abortion for health reasons. Good thing she didn't listen to them. For him and for us. Can you imagine the world without Tebow (although human life has inherent value regardless of what a person would or would not become)? Anyhow, check out one article hereand CBS' response and defense, including a video here.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Goa got 'A' certificate for its ‘adult theme’
Venkat Prabhu new film Goa, got an ‘A’ certificate for its ‘adult theme’. film releases on January 29 worldwide.
Goa written and directed by Venkat Prabhu, starring Jai, Vaibhav, Premji Amaran and Aravind Akash in the lead roles along with the female artists Sneha, Piaa Bajpai and the Australian actress Melanie Marie Jobstreibitzer.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Risks and coming up short
Well in one of my final Bradenton Herald articles-which has been deleted from cyberspace-I simply raised a question about pragmatism and football decisions. Now at the end of the Minnesota Vikings season, I'd like to offer another "take" on the whole Brett Favre deal. Again, as far as football goes, it looks like it was the right decision. After all, football decisions are strictly pragmatic: if it works (produces wins), it is the right decision.
One could argue that there's some moral limit to this, like locking dudes in shed's or slapping them around (which allegedly happened at Texas Tech and USF respectively-coaches were fired). Although if their programs had been number one, I still think this stuff would have been swept under the rug.
However, back to the Vikings. They didn't accomplish what they sat out to do: win the Super Bowl. But I must admit now that while I think it was busch-league and primadonna-esque to skip the hard part of training camp and then just show up, I have to come to respect both Favre and coach Brad Childress. Favre for his toughness (I did pull for him last night) and Childress for his risk taking.
Favre could have broken down by the end of the season like he did the previous year. He could have thrown 3 times the interceptions he actually threw (7). Neither of which Favre did. Childress thought big, took the risk, and was not afraid to fail.
I can't help but think of Paul and his lofty goal of reaching of reaching Spain with the gospel. He writes to the Romans in 15:24
"I hope to see you in passing as I go to Spain, and to be helped on my journey there by you, once I have enjoyed your company for a while."
Paul never made it to Spain, which you could argue would have been a Super Bowl of sorts. But he thought big, prayed big, and wasn't afraid to come up short. A good reminder.
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