Just another web joint
- ideology, practical politics, and lying
Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton is a classic work. It’s old. It’s stood the test of time, and it’s one of those books that I keep coming back to. Some say that Orthodoxy profoundly influenced the writings of C.S. Lewis (must’ve been cause his name is two initials as well). For a number of reasons, [...]
- echo chambers
Echo chambers are safe.
Echo chambers make you feel good.
Echo chambers deceive you to believe that you can make quick organizational decisions.
An echo chamber is created when your personal network reverberates through similar thought and perspective. In other words, your network of associates is comprised of people who look, act and think like you. [...]
- the gospel according to Jersey Shore
For the past several weeks our college-age community has been wading through a discussion we are calling ‘thru the window’.
The premise is to get each of us to view the way we (followers of Jesus) interact with others (friends & strangers) as a window thru which those who do not share our faith [...]
- my creative productivity suite
Ok, so in this current season of my life, things are a bit hectic to say the least (spiritual formation, family, 45+ hours of work, MBA work, trying to stay fit, etc). Navigating all of this and still staying on top of my own “load” is certainly a desire I have, as is [...]
- trinitys & transactions
Ok, so I’ve thinking about this for a while.
As a church, we’ve been working through a series of teachings called “i DO want a new marriage.” These teachings are in response to the overwhelming need for help, restoration, and reconciliation of marital relationships in our community.
One of the questions we have to ask is [...]
- track the stimulus package spending
There is a great comprehensive website for tracking where the government is spending all the billions of stimulus dollars.
It is recovery.gov
You can search your state to see what programs are receiving money, and how much.
- ‘beginnings’ stuff
One of my latest projects has been chairing a committee which is putting on a themed, juried art show & sale in the beginning of May. Here’s an update on what’s going on, and how if you feel so compelled, you can be a part of it:
//IN THIS UPDATE OF ‘BEGINNINGS’:
*What we are trying [...]
- microfinance works
I just ran across these stats from Kiva (a 501(c)3 organization specializing in economic development & poverty reduction using western capital to build struggling economies), and they are staggering….
Total value of all loans made through Kiva: $67,586,685
Number of Kiva Lenders: 475,709
Number of loans that have been funded through Kiva: 96,802
Percentage of Kiva loans which have [...]
- how long can I tread water?
I am feeling fairly overwhelmed this week. It feels like I am treading a bit of water. There is a lot that has to happen in a very short amount of time. Stuff for the arts show, college@cfc stuff (student transitions into/out-of), MBA stuff, projects around the house, etc. The next several weeks will [...]
- donuts & smokes
So every wednesday morning, some of my best friends gather at the local donut shop, the Donut Bank (which is more like a local donut dynasty) to discuss the scriptures and partake of the wonders of the fruit fritter.
This morning we were wading through Ezekiel and lamenting how people are beholden to their idols (that [...]
