Nov. 4, 2007
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Culture · Funny · Tech

Count Down to Hulu

So if you like watching tv on you computer, when you want, with a minimal ads, and you have this little thing called a conscience and would rather not steal them, than Hulu is your dream application. Hulu is a new program similar to youtube that is in beta right now, it give you the [...]

Oct. 29, 2007
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Culture · Funny · psuedo-poem

Speaking with Conviction

This is a really funny clip I’m pretty sure this guy is an English Teacher.

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Perceptions of Christianity

Thanks to Tony over at Sets’n’Service for the link.
Does this video ring true with you?

Oct. 15, 2007
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Church · Culture

Outdoor Mega-Church

So a church in California has decided that instead of building a 5,000 seat building that they would develop community usable space, and create an outdoor amphitheater.
Here is a list of things that they are doing with the project.
Here’s the quick and dirty on the new site.
* 140 total acres [...]

Oct. 6, 2007
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Church · Culture · Faith · Jesus · Tim Keller

Lets Talk About:What Size Should a Congregation Be?

Growing up Ive attending churches that range from 400+ to less than 15. When I started seminary 2 years ago I thought that a church over 300 was wrong, if not sinful. Then I sat down with Luke and read that it turns out that the first church had at least 1000 people in it, [...]

Sep. 26, 2007
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Culture · The Bible · Theology

A Very Brief Examination of Romans 13

This is a very short reflection that I wrote on Romans 13 in response to James Willson.
It is significant to remember that the first section of is preceded by the Paul’s encouragement to live at peace with all men, Roman 12:18. This seems to be tied to our interaction with the governing authorities.
It is this [...]

Neither Modern, Nor Post

I stand in the valley.
On one side, I see the mountains where my father has lived. On the other side I see the mountains intended for my children’s journeys.
I see the mountains where my father has lived.
I see on my father’s mountains lush fields of irrigated crops, yet many are hungry.
I see on [...]

Living in a Post-Christian Culture

I know its still a debatable idea, but most of us living in the north east or the west coast are living in a post-Christian culture.
Ive recently listened to two talks by two different guys from different background. Both come down with similar strategies.
What does this mean for those of you reading this post:
No [...]

Jesus with the Painters and the Poets

How does your church interact with people in the Arts?
I think that many people say “well, we don’t.” Some might even argue that a church that has values or encourages visual artists are in danger of breaking, the Second Commandment.
Yet if we take a closer look at the Old Testament we can’t help but [...]

Christians and their Castles

“When belonging in the social hierarchy of the local church becomes a greater desire than becoming Christ to our neighbors outside the church we have returned to the glum decor of the castle walls. Hiding in fear of losing a kingdom we never had or were called to build…”
Great post over at setnservice.