A Week of Giving: Advent Conspiracy
Day One _ Day Two _ Day Three _ Day Four _ Day Five Today concludes the December 2009, “A Week of Giving” series. As part of this conclusion, the following book review helps to capture the motivation behind a ‘week of giving’ mindset. Further, this book reached me via postal mail as a gift [...]
Of wine, wool, and wild honey
“What does it mean to know Jesus is the Good Shepherd and the Lamb of God when the only places I’ve encountered sheep are petting zoos and Greek restaurants? How do we learn to wait for the harvest when we live in a culture of easy access? How can I understand the promise of a [...]
Eyes Wide Open, Jud Wilhite (Book Review)
“Distorted images are not only shaping your perspective but are also hindering your possibilities” wrote Jud Wilhite in his newest release, Eyes Wide Open. The paperback book—released April 14, 2009—is Wilhite’s second collaborative effort with Editor Bill Taaffe, both of Las Vegas, Nevada. With chapters like: “If God Is For Me, Why Is Life So [...]
Starbucks Helped Me 'See It'
During a recent weekend visit to a local Starbucks Coffee Shop, an ordered Caffè Mocha reached my hand wrapped in an insightful comment. There, featured on the outside of the cup, was a quote from an American author. The printed statement appears below: The Way I See It #51 Americans spend an average of 29 [...]
The "P" Word (pt.3)
This is part-three of a three-part series; click here for part-one, and here for part-two. Pornography. The “P” Word. Porn. According to XXXChurch.com, the revenue of the National Hockey League (NHL), National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA), and Major League Baseball (MLB) combined is less than that of the sex industry. As part [...]
The "P" Word (pt.2)
This is part-two of a three-part series; click here for part-one. According to XXXChurch.com, 40 million U.S. adults view online porn on a regular basis and 28 percent of those viewers are women. Further, it is projected that 1-out-of-every-3 visitors to an online porn site is a woman. “Even though many people are curious about [...]
The "P" Word
Porn. Pornography. The “P” Word. “Sexually explicit pictures, writing, or other material whose primary purpose is to cause sexual arousal,” as defined by Dictionary.com. Also referred to as “adult entertainment”, XXXChurch.com classifies pornography as one part of the global sex industry. According to the group’s Web site, the Adult Entertainment Industry generates $56 Billion a [...]
The Second Impression
According to Dictionary.com, a “first impression” is a “first consideration or judgment” formed about someone or something. Image specialist Michelle Sterling estimates that first impressions are made within the first three seconds of every encounter. Author Jim Meisenheimer adds that, “first impressions are everything”. Packaged to Impress “First Impressions”, the executive coaching firm, specializes in [...]
Community is…
According to Dictionary.com, community is a “social, religious, occupational, or other group sharing common characteristics or interests”. Seth Godin describes community as a tribe, a “group of people connected to one another, connected to a leader, and connected to an idea.” My friend, Tim Hawkins, says a community needs three things to be more than [...]
One Letter
Words can capture memories. Sentences can carry meaning. Paragraphs can convey messages with power. But what about individual letters? One letter. (example: repeat vs. repent) By definition, to repeat is “to do, make, or perform again” and “to go through or undergo again”. Contrast that to the definition of repent which is “to feel…sorrow for…fault [...]
