Monthly Archives: February 2009
Rudolph Everett and the Medium: Or, How to Lose $200 and One’s Soul in Just Thirty Minutes
I found this excerpt in a New York Times piece on the actor, Rupert Everett. Entitled “Rupert Everett Is Not Having a Mid-Life Crisis,” the article by Alex Witchel ends up showing how sad and unfulfilled Everett seems to be. … Continue reading
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The Link, February 20, 2009: Kobe Bryant, Whiny Students, and Sermon “Battle Plans”
1. You should watch the hilarious Nike viral video featuring Kobe Bryant as a salesman for “ankle insurance.” Well worth the 2:20 of your life. 2. Grade-obsessed students, meet thy judgment: the Times has a great story on grade inflation … Continue reading
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Shane Battier, Stat Geeks, and the Surefire Way to Lose Basketball Games
I found corroboration for a view I’ve argued for years in a New York Times Magazine piece on basketball player Shane Battier. Entitled “The No-Stats All-Star” and written by Moneyball‘s Michael Lewis, the article details how a maverick GM has … Continue reading
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Where Do Libraries Go To Die?
A depressing story from the New York Times on the effects of the digital revolution on libraries. The piece tries hard to be optimistic in places but concludes on this darkly comedic note: “Does anybody like books?” Ms. Rosalia asked. … Continue reading
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The Link, February 13, 2009: The Sad State of “The Office”
1. You should check out Stephen Witmer’s church blog. Stephen is a bright, godly pastor in Pepperell, MA who has a PhD from Cambridge and training under John Piper. As a fellow New Englander, I am really excited to see … Continue reading
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Mark Driscoll and the 900: Toughness and Manliness in Gospel Ministry
Those of you who want a high-viscosity challenge in the realm of Christian ministry should check out Mark Driscoll’s call for 900 men: “We are deadly serious about the great commission and loading all guns to storm hell with the … Continue reading
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Must-Attend: Band of Bloggers 2009
The new Band of Bloggers website is up and ready for consumption: “This year, we are excited to announce that Band of Bloggers is partnering with The Gospel Coalition Conference to host the 3rd Band of Bloggers Fellowship in conjunction … Continue reading
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The Link, February 6, 2009: A Horrifying Story You Must Read
1. Vitamin Z passes on a personal account of one Florida woman’s experience with abortion. I would ask that every person reading this blog read this story, and pass it on to someone else. Every person. This is one of … Continue reading
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Shooting Sacred Evangelical Cows: First Up, Incarnational Ministry and Engaging Culture
I’ve recently had a number of evangelical buzzwords come to mind, and have pondered them a little bit to see whether they really represent worthy ideas. After some examination, it seems that many of our well-intentioned buzzwords, our quick definitions, … Continue reading
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