Category: interesting stuff

It’s Spring here in the sunny South. The flowers are blooming and the pollen has arrived. The fun continues in Indiana. Still a few upsets, but the longer the tournament goes the less likely they become.

On to the good stuff:

We should all be like this.

Lessons on hope from WandaVusion.

On being a scoundrel.

Some pretty amazing photos.

Religious fundamentalism.

Good Lenten post.

Speaking of March Madness.

Scot McKnight on empathy.

Finding the good in the pandemic.

A new Sherlock Holmes mystery.

Stay safe and have a blessed week!

The insanity has begun. All of the conference tournaments have been completed, and the committee has made their decisions. This year the NCAA tournament will look different. No one has to travel all the way across the country because all of the games will be held in the state of Indiana. Hopefully, this will keep the Covid virus away. It looks like it’s going to be an interesting tournament. Well, that’s not why you’re here, so…

On to the links:

I think Fred Smith may be on to something.

I think the walk has a point.

I disagree with the first part of this post, but the writer makes good points toward the end.

It must be a dangerous place to live.

Let the buyer beware.

One moment at a time.

How come I never come across anything like this?

Thoughtful words from James K.A. Smith.

Bob Edwards on being open to hear.

David Rupert with words about words.

Stay safe and have a blessed week!

This is the last links post for the month of February. February may be the shortest month but it seems as if it lasts longer than the others. March joins us tomorrow, with the promise of warmer days ahead. March is also the month for the insanity that happens on the basketball court. This year, the fun will happen in one city, rather than various sites around the country. We certainly live in interesting times.

Here is the good stuff:

Fred Smith on a long drive.

Kurt Willems on the Kingdom of God.

This could be a problem.

Here is something different.

A wonderful story.

Roger Olson asks a good question.

This is something that doesn’t happen to everyone.

This is good advice for all of us.

Good post from Bob Edwards.

Thoughtful post from Derek Sweatman.

Stay safe and have a blessed week!

This has been a wild week of weather across the US. Some of the folks in Texas have seen more snow this week than ever before in their lifetimes. There’s a lot of blame being thrown around, but the reality is that a lot of people need a lot of help, and something needs to be done to try and keep some of the disasters from happening again.

On to the good stuff:

Winners of the 2020 underwater photography contest.

Lessons from the family farm.

Now this is not something you see everyday.

Sometimes it is hard to tell.

Thoughtful article on the ramifications of certain beliefs.

This is a good story.

Good article from Esther O’Reilly.

Fred Smith on greatness.

Living the tension.

Good question.

Stay safe and have a blessed week!

This is a somewhat momentus weekend. Not only were there some fairly important proceedings happening in the U.S. Senate, but it’s also Valentine’s weekend. One may be more important than the other, depending on your point of view. Pro football has ended, and the mayhem of the third month will begin in a couple of months.

On to the important stuff:

There may be changes ahead in the work environment.

Another effect of the pandemic.

Good post from Brad Gray.

Just in case you were wondering.

This is interesting, and a bit disconcerting.

This doesn’t sound like something I would want to do.

Did you know? I didn’t.

Thought provoking post from Don Jones.

Don’t ignore it.

Encouraging post from Fred Smith.

Stay safe and have a blessed week!

Not a whole lot going on here in this corner of the world. The virus continues, but vaccinations are ramping up. I’ve had both doses, and have survived.

On to the links:

Excellent post from Fred Smith.

Getting our Kingdom prescription check up.

A tale of two pastors.

Comforting words from Davis Johnson.

Good question.

This is interesting.

Some funny stuff.

Convicting post.

Kathy Morales asks, “what if?”

Mike Glenn is reading old maps.

Stay safe and have a blessed week!

A new President has been inaugurated. The world didn’t fall apart on January 20, nor did heaven on earth come to pass. Sometimes, we Americans tend to give too much credit or blame to the individual in the White House. It should be obvious after the last 2,000 or so years that no man is going to be our savior. That being said, I wish President Biden well.

On to the good stuff:

I’m thinking of changing my style. Which of these looks do you think I should go with?

On happiness.

Go ahead and admit it.

Good post from Kyle Jones.

A different kind of pandemic.

Just in case you are looking for that perfect gift.

What not to do with your gut feelings.

Photo post from Fred Smith.

Just in case you’ve missed these.

Those wacky conspiracy theorists!

Stay safe and have a blessed week!

So far 2021 has tried to imitate its predecessor. Severe weather hitting much of the country, deluded people hitting the US Capitol, Covid19 continuing to hit around the world. There is some good stuff happening though. Some it can be found in the links below.

Speaking of links, let’s get to it:

One of the best blogs on the internet leaves us after twenty years. Michael Spencer, the internet monk, and the other writers have had a large impact on my journey. The archives can be found here.

Good post from Daniel Jepsen.

Classic post from Michael Spencer.

Thoughtful post from David Zahl.

Timely article.

Brennan Manning goes deep.

Chris Wachter on finding love.

I think we’ve all heard this.

Matthew Distefano gleans truths from The Lord of the Rings.

James F. McGrath makes a very good argument.

Say safe and have a blessed week!

The ball has dropped, the calendar has flipped, and the world has breathed a collective sigh of relief. We’re glad that’s over. 2020, that is. It may take us most of 2021 to recover. Of all the years in human history, this has certainly been one.

Update: Early this morning we welcomed our fourth grandchild into the world! We are blessed.

And now, on to the first links of the new year:

Good post from Mike Glenn.

Good video from Steve Brown.

On making resolutions.

I wonder if you have to put this together by yourself.

Would anyone like to start a fund for me so I can buy this house?

Comedy wildlife photography award finalists.

Nostalgia as beauty and burden.

A Gallup poll in November had some interesting findings.

Optimism or hope?

There is a lot of this going around these days.

Stay safe and have a blessed week!

December is here and things are beginning to look up. It’s possible that a Covid vaccine will begin to be available later this month. It’s also the time of year we celebrate the birth of our Savior and King. It looks as if we will have a peaceful transition in the White House. We’ll see how things go.

On to the good stuff:

Once we are all able to travel again, here is a website with interesting places to check out.

Randy Thompson on hallowing God’s name.

Miroslav Volf on hope.

Justin Holcomb on Advent.

Confession of a prodigal.

Good post from David French.

Good article from The Hard Times.

Wisdom from Fred Smith.

The importance of compassion.

Dogs and grace.

Stay safe and have a blessed week!