Monthly Archives: November 2011

Those are separate entries, by the way, not all one and the same.

“This elevated sense of importance that pastors often feel comes from the idea that they are ‘more special’ because they are in the pastoral ministry.”

“It is the Creator of all who inspires the creative leaps we take, whether in thermostats or writing or lawn care or cooking.”

“It is the story of humanity: the fall. Its style is suitably grand, and its chief character represents not just one race or nation but all people.”

“What is it about Coldplay, especially in their past two albums, that rings so true with Christians?”

“Common enemies and dislikes draw people together, often more readily than common loves and interests.”

“If a roomful of White House reporters began demanding that you justify the things you are doing in your life, would your answers proclaim the gospel?”

“Arkham City treats us the way we all want to be treated—it’s fair, honest, and consistent.”

“I don’t watch their show or read tabloids, but their presence and influence is unavoidable, and no matter what example I set at home, my daughter will see the same supermarket headlines that I do.”

According to guest writer Leslie Keeney, though BBC’s Merlin is a “decontextualized post-modern fairy tale,” it’s not without profundity.

An assortment of albums to help you enter fully into a wintry state of mind.

“The Office, more than any TV comedy I can think of, rewards patience”

“[R]umor-mongering and fear-mongering has no place in the church”

Look at us, reading stuff all over the Internet and delivering it to you dressed up in a purdy bow.

“Instead of a review this week, I thought I’d pass along some interesting movie-related links.”

“The words we choose say something significant about who we are and what we believe.”