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Suppose There Is A God…

A great video featuring words from the brilliant theologian, Dr. R.C. Sproul.

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April 30, 2008

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Jesus Made Me Puke

I read a story titled, "Jesus Made Me Puke" on RollingStone.com that disturbs me on so many levels. The premise of the story is the reporter, Matt Taibbi, wanted to get an inside look at the "Christian right." Rather than going to a mainline church, he decides to go to the ...

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April 30, 2008

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25 Recent Keywords Used To Get To My Site

Every once in a while I like to look at what keywords people are typing in Google, Yahoo!, etc. that land on my blog. These are interesting things people have recently typed to reach Thinking in Progress. Some are funny. Some are sad. Some are just plain ...

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April 29, 2008

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What Drives Me To Plant a Church

Planting a church is like a yo-yo. In the same day I can be greatly encouraged and terribly discouraged. In the same day I'm told, "You can" and later told by someone else, "You can't." Ups and downs abound. But I'll tell you what drives me: ...

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April 28, 2008

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My Favorite Childrens Book

And also a great reminder to all of us. 

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April 27, 2008

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With the First Pick of the 2008 NFL Draft

Some buddies and I have an annual tradition of watching the NFL draft together, eating a bunch of junk food, and competing to see who most accurately predicts round one of the draft. I never win- but thought I'd post my predictions here for all to see.  This year I shall ...

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April 25, 2008

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Smile

"I never smile if I can help it. Showing your teeth is a submission signal in primates. When someone smiles at me, all I see is a chimpanzee begging for its life." - Dwight K. Schrute :)

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April 25, 2008

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I’ve Been Called…

Jason friend loser leader soldier honey shorty big nose j-dogg son employee student teacher hubby hey you writer daddy mr. dude helluva guy jerk customer chubby skinny chubby (again) likable white trash stuck up blogger brother sport homey sensitive tough manager athlete geek presenter christian liberal conservative moderate creative trainer airman airhead intelligent independent team player kiddo sir brother from another mother funny funny-looking extrovert introvert pistol pete tall ex coach unlikely jason russell (when I'm in trouble) church planter and soon, pastor It's been one crazy life so far. Did I forget something?

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April 24, 2008

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A Quote From Rick Warren

"We have to reattach the hands and feet to the body of Christ and start being the church. For too long, we've just been a big mouth." - Rick Warren [HT: Jay Hardwick]

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April 24, 2008

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