Category: interesting stuff

I just finished reading Blood Done Sign My Name by Timothy B. Tyson. It’s his story of growing up in small town North Carolina during the days of the civil rights struggle. It’s a compelling read for anyone interested in learning more about the history of race relations in the United States, particularly North Carolina. There are things in the book that have been ignored by most historians. When the movie comes out, go see it. My daughter, Jennie worked as a location assistant so you’ll see her name in the credits.

Here’s the good stuff this week:

Check out these milk reviews and try not to laugh so hard that it comes out your nose. Thanks to Bob Hyatt

Pam has issued herself a writing challenge. The first post is here.

This link came from Michael Spencer at Jesus Shaped Spirituality. Brandon D. Rhodes shows how Ghandi was wrong.

John Frye reminds us to listen.

Jeff McQ is leaning.

The great battle: Change vs. Tradition.

Jared has a great post on our call.

Dan Kimball has found an interesting musical group.

Have a good weekend. If the Church Basement Roadshow is coming to your area, go. You won’t regret it.

After Wednesday’s post, my son Josh reminded me of the really important things. God has blessed me with success in coaching (five state final fours, two state championships), opportunities to touch the lives of young people, a loving family, and a questioning heart that seeks to know God better. Yeah, I definitely think I like the back roads better.

Here’s what I liked this week:

Molly explains pro-life.

Bob Hyatt has a Zen moment.

Brian Jones thinks we need a new name.

Pam reviews Lord Save Us From Your Followers.

iMonk chronicles his journey.

Have you heard of the churches for guys?

Please don’t say you’re the only one who hasn’t seen this.

And they say young people are apathetic.

Michael Spencer learns from the little.

Check out this video that Frank turned me on to.

Len at NextReformation has some good thoughts on Feeding the Beast.

Discovery on Mt. Ararat!

No matter how much things change, they always stay the same.

Tradition!

Enjoy your weekend. Tomorrow we’re off to Asheville for Bele Chere.

When I said, “Oh, today’s Friday”, my son reminded me that in the summer every day is Friday, or Saturday. That is so true. The days just sort of melt into each other. Thankfully this summer is going by slowly. It’s still a month before we go back to school.

There have been some interesting thoughts floating around the blogosphere lately:

Todd Hiestand wonders where to start.

The Thinklings are encouraging.

Element in Nashville is doing something really cool.

Tall Skinny Kiwi has some advice for anyone visiting Europe.

Brother Maynard has a list of 100 books.

John Armstrong weighs in on the pluralism debate.

Bob Hyatt has a good post on touch.

Molly has stripped things down to the bare bones.

We went to downtown Rock Hill tonight to watch a movie on an outdoor screen. Tonight’s film was To Kill a Mockingbird. Great movie.

I didn’t see any hummingbirds fighting over the feeder today. Could it be that they have learned to live together in harmony? Probably not. This has been a busy week and I’m a bit behind in my reading, so the list of interesting stuff may be a little short.

The Watchman is playing some sweet music.

Christian Reformed Mafia has some interesting information.

imonk deals with Scripture translations.

Scot McKnight disappoints a lot of politicians.

John Armstrong doubts the media.

Jeff McQ tells us what he really thinks.

Anthony Smith reflects on Cornerstone. Part 1 and Part 2.

Have a great weekend.

After two weeks off, TGIF is back (no applause, just throw money). It’s July 4, and it was fittingly hot here in the sunny South. Question: Do they have July 4 in England? Answer: Yes, but they don’t celebrate it.

I had a lot of blog reading to catch up on after we returned from our trip. I’m not going to even try to link to all of the good ones. These are just a few of the highlights. If you want to read more, just check out “Sites to See” at the bottom of the page. If you have a great blog post and I don’t include it, feel free to leave a link in the comments. 🙂

Barb is talking missional.

Camille puts down some good thoughts.

Molleth is a conscientious objector in the Culture War.

The Wittenburg Door has a good article about Mark Driscoll.

Jake Belder has a good reminder for us this Independence Day.

The Gospel Driven Blog has some consolation for us.

Pam writes about the loneliness of church.

Michael Spencer has a great post on economic discipleship.

Jeff McQ wants to know your favorite lines from “The Princess Bride.”

Here’s a great idea for getting to know your neighbors.

Jonathan Brink tells a story about a guy going into a bar.

Dan Kimball writes about organs and music.

Enjoy the holiday weekend! Tomorrow Jan and I celebrate 28 years of wedded bliss. (I think she deserves a medal for putting up with me this long.

I’ve had a lot of stuff rolling around in my brain this week, but nothing crystallized into anything coherent. I have been reading a lot though, and here is some of what I thought was worth passing on:

A Former Leader muses about grace.

At A Time to Laugh, we are reminded of our true identity in Christ.

Jake gets down to the grassroots.

Jonathan Brink has a good question about the glory of God.

Brother Maynard gives us his pick of 20 classic Christian Rock albums.

Tall Skinny Kiwi orders a product. He swears it’s not his. (Parental advisory) 🙂

Tim Hill knew this was going to happen.

Todd Hiestand questions the wisdom of building an ark.

Check this site out. It has some great articles.

Good thoughts this week:

Bob reviews Finding Our Way Again by Brian McLaren.

Jake has faith rooted in knowledge.

Dan Edelen has some good stuff on the goings on down in Florida.

annedroid is trying life without caffeine, although I don’t know why.

Scot McKnight waxes eloquent about fountain pens.

Michael Spencer introduces us to Jesus Shaped Spirituality.

Grace asks Why Are An Orange?

Kamp Krusty has a Christian cruise Q and A.

jonathanbrink writes about The Scoreboard.

Robbymac plays possum.

Alan Hirsch discovers what happened to the Boomers.

Todd Hiestand gives ordinary people a chance to answer big questions.

Have a great weekend!

I wish they’d send our students home at noon after they finish their tests. It’s been one of those weeks. On a lighter note, I’m reading All Things Bright and Beautiful by James Herriot. I’d heard that it was good, but had never read it before. It has a lot of really great stories in it.

Now, on to what you all are really waiting for: 🙂

Barb had a funny story for Mother’s Day.

The Watchman asks some revolutionary questions.

Molly writes about the Truth that frees us.

Jake wonders about the future of denominations.

Dan Edelen takes on the Evangelical Manifesto.

Annedroid is clowning around.

imonk has some more Jesus shaped questions at this link and that link.

Jeff McQ challenges us.

jonathanbrink asks what kind of people our churches are producing.

NextReformation is all about confession.

Robbymac writes about ink blots.

Todd Hiestand asks, “Economic Stimulus or Missional Stimulus?“

John Armstrong gets ecumenical.

Have a great weekend.

In four weeks, school will be out for the summer. I’m looking forward to it. I think maybe this summer will bring some changes with it.

I ran into a lot of interesting stuff this week:

The Watchman writes about words.

Jake is Looking for the Local Church.

John Fonville explains what it means to be Gospel driven.

imonk asks Jesus shaped questions, here, here, and here.

Scot McKnight connects deeper.

jonathanbrink goes camping.

Jared blogs about accumulation and integration.

The Thinklings think about the Evangelical Manifesto.

Todd Hiestand writes about giving.

Tony Jones looks for real beauty.

Transformissional Church has an aura.

John Armstrong asks, “What is a Bible-centered church?”

Enjoy.