Friday, November 11, 2011

The Weirdest Christian music Video (God's Backhand)


I wanted to laugh at the cheesy lyrics and 80's synth music at first but the images chosen in this video to "support" this song are quite disturbing. Especially considering the violence toward women and the images of war and domestic violence. I am at a loss for words in how someone can think they are speaking for God in this. This has to be a joke.

Tebowing

Now this is funny. Maybe Jesus was onto something when he told us to pray in secret. (Matthew 6). But then again, this website makes me want to go out and do some serious Tebowing. Pictures will follow soon.

Tebowing

My Take: Paterno's unfulfilled ethical obligations – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs

Another really good article reflecting on the Penn State Debacle on understanding the difference between doing only what is legally required as opposed to taking a stand for what is ethically and morally right.

My Take: Paterno's unfulfilled ethical obligations – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs

Say It Ain't So, David | Sojourners: Celebrating 40 Years of Faith in Action for Social Justice

Here is a good article analyzing the mess that is Penn State right now.

Say It Ain't So, David | Sojourners: Celebrating 40 Years of Faith in Action for Social Justice

Thursday, November 03, 2011

So How are the Gen-Xer's doing these days?

For all of the negative stereotypes that have been attached to Generation X throughout our teens and 20's, this is a refreshing, and I believe true, assessment of where the majority of us are at in our lives right now.
www.sampler.isr.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/GenX_Report_Fall2011.pdf

Emptyage — Generation X Doesn't Want to Hear It

If you are a passionate Gen-Xer then this is CLASSIC! If not, don't bother.
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City's childhood poverty third worst in nation | Cincinnati.com | cincinnati.com

This has me speechless. We can not allow this in Cincinnati. I am shocked that we rank 3rd worst in the nation behind Detroit and Cleveland. This is a wake up call for all churches and community organizations.

City's childhood poverty third worst in nation | Cincinnati.com | cincinnati.com:

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