Quote of the Day
Jan 31, 2006 Quotes
//MOOD: Thinking
//NOISE: Talking
From Jimmy:
Here’s an idea: If you are talented in music, or visual arts, or movie making, or script writing, or clothing design, or whatever, go into the marketplace and let your art speak for itself. Create excellent art that is indicative that we are creative beings, made in the image of a creative God. Don’t tell people they should partake in your product because of your faith. Tell them they should partake in your product because it is a quality product.
Go out there and redeem the marketplace.
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Together
Jan 31, 2006 Uncategorized
//MOOD: Good
//NOISE: Talking
Steve and I are in meetings with our association of churches today. It’s cool to be part of something bigger than the local church. It reminds me that we are only a very small part of what God is doing all over the world. Here’s a picture I snapped while we were praying:
Jack Bauer Torture Report
Jan 30, 2006 Uncategorized
//MOOD: Great
//NOISE: Dishwasher
The update is up:
Ethan
Jan 30, 2006 Uncategorized
//MOOD: Great
//ITUNES: Utopia from the album “Big Talk” by Edin-Ådahl
Each year, on their birthday (or close to their birthday), I take each of my kids out wherever they want to eat. I know this is going to get expensive someday, but right now it’s doable.
Today, Ethan and I went out for his birthday. He wanted to go to McDonald’s. What did he want to eat? A Happy Meal & a McChicken Sandwich:
Here he is playing with the coloring deal I gave him:
And here he is showing me how his new Transformer transforms:
Cynicism, Part 2
Jan 30, 2006 Uncategorized
//MOOD: Cynical?
//NOISE: Not Much
Coming soon will be my podcast on Cynicism. I really want some feedback from you on it before I get started, so I am going to reprint my request from a few days ago….
OK, here’s the deal. On my next podcast, I am going to be doing something different. I want to do a show on Cynicism, but I REALLY want your input first. Please, call my comment line at 206 666 5339 and let me know what you think about Cynicism. Here are a few starter questions:
Are you a cynic? Why or why not?
What are you cynical of?
Is cynicism good? Is it bad?
What is cynicisms role in Christianity / Politics / Culture?
Please, call me with your thoughts. I would love to have the next podcast be super interactive. If you would prefer, you can record your own MP3 and email it to me at audiocomment@dailyjeezit.com. You can leave text comments here, too, but it would be way better if I could hear your pretty voice.
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Apple and Ford
Jan 30, 2006 Uncategorized
//MOOD: Thoughtful
//ITUNES: Incomplete from the album “New Way To Be Human” by Switchfoot
What has the world come to when a car company uses an iPod to sell their new car?
You take that and add it to the Pixar / Disney merger and it’s beginning to look like a New World Order is coming into focus.
Wait a minute?
Does that make Steve Jobs the Anti-Christ?
Where do I sign up for my tattoo?
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Yeah Buddy
Jan 30, 2006 Uncategorized
//MOOD: Excited
//ITUNES: Save Me from the album “Magnolia Soundtrack” by Aimee Mann
I’m excited about the series I am launching this weekend.
That’s all.
Just wanted to tell you that.
Quote of the Day
Jan 29, 2006 Quotes
//MOOD: Chill
//DVD: “Crash”
From Caleb:
“I wonder if cows get how good they taste….”
Is the Blogosphere Ready for Mark Driscoll?
Jan 28, 2006 Uncategorized
//MOOD: Great, actually
//ITUNES: Vanguard from the album “Beat” by John Fischer
If you have read this blog for long or heard me teach, you know I am a fan of Mark Driscoll. I think he provides a good bit of balance in the “Emergent Church” world. This last week or so, he has started blogging / hitting the web with more force. His blog is here, if you care. Anyhoo, a lot of people have been talking about him, so I have felt like I haven’t needed to. Until now. I appreciate emergent’s own TallSkinnyKiwi and his article: Is the Blogosphere Ready for Mark Driscoll?. Here’s an excerpt that is very gracious, as is his whole post.
…to understand Driscoll is to appreciate Midrash, the understanding that comes from the violent clashing of opposing viewpoints. Driscoll is the King of Midrash and those reading him should not guess that he is holding personal grudges against the people in the other corner of the ring. He just likes a good fight. Its an Irish thing. Get used to it.
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Jesus, the Musical
Jan 27, 2006 Uncategorized
//MOOD: Trepidatious
//NOISE: None
I have been trying to decide for a few days if this is too sacriligious to play, but I just can’t help myself. I think Jesus would find it funny.
If you think you may be offended by Jesus dancing and prancing, etc, please don’t watch this.
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Random Jack Bauer Facts
Jan 27, 2006 Uncategorized
//MOOD: Excited
//ITUNES: You’re Beautiful from the album “Back to Bedlam (Bonus Video Version)” by James Blunt
OK, this kicks butt all over the Chuck Norris stuff: Random Jack Bauer Fact. Here’s the top 5:
If Jack Bauer was in a room with Hitler, Stalin, and Nina Meyers, and he had a gun with 2 bullets, he’d shoot Nina twice.
If you wake up in the morning, it’s because Jack Bauer spared your life.
Upon hearing that he was played by Kiefer Sutherland, Jack Bauer killed Sutherland. Jack Bauer gets played by no man.Superman wears Jack Bauer pajamas.
Jack Bauer once forgot where he put his keys. He then spent the next half-hour torturing himself until he gave up the location of the keys.
Have I mentioned I have a new site?
Kill Ducks AND Nazis
Jan 27, 2006 Uncategorized
//MOOD: Manly
//ITUNES: Bring the Funk from the album “Diamonds On The Inside” by Ben Harper
Brilliant: DuckHunt 1945.
Cynicism
Jan 27, 2006 Uncategorized
//MOOD: Cynical
//ITUNES: Theme From Flood from the album “Flood” by They Might Be Giants
OK, here’s the deal. On my next podcast, I am going to be doing something different. I want to do a show on Cynicism, but I REALLY want your input first. Please, call my comment line at 206 666 5339 and let me know what you think about Cynicism. Here are a few starter questions:
Are you a cynic? Why or why not?
What are you cynical of?
Is cynicism good? Is it bad?
What is cynicisms role in Christianity / Politics / Culture?
Please, call me with your thoughts. I would love to have the next podcast be super interactive. If you would prefer, you can record your own MP3 and email it to me at audiocomment@dailyjeezit.com. You can leave text comments here, too, but it would be way better if I could hear your pretty voice.
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Daily Jeezit » ChiHooka
Jan 27, 2006 Uncategorized
//MOOD: Decent
//ITUNES: Mexico from the album “Prolonging The Magic” by Cake
Well, I have finally updated the Daily Jeezit. On this podcast, I talk about the ChiHooka podcast, where I was the featured Random Person of the week. Here are some links for you lazy people:
The Word
Jan 27, 2006 Uncategorized
//MOOD: Challenged
//NOISE: Kid’s watching Looney Tunes
Thanks to Ben for his thoughts on the word
There is a big difference between reading the Bible like a text book and treating it as God’s breath. After a good conversation with Tim & Jana the other night and hearing about Tim’s experience in going into Seminary and how he’s being taught how to study the scripture I’m beginning to see how I’ve missed out anad the hunger for God’s word is slowly welling up inside me again. Not saying I’m dropping everything and going to seminary tomorrow (hmmm maybe I will), but I think we miss out on a lot because of our faulty ways of using the Bible and our lack of understanding in studying the Word.
I see the difference in messages I hear, one message is given and there are verses that are given to support the speakers Idea and another speaker gives a message and is talking as if they are living thet passage from which they speak. At times it can be subtle difference, but I do know that it is not a subtle difference in my heart.
I have read through the Bible so many times and spent so much time with it “professionally,” that I take it for granted. The italicized quote above really struck me. Thanks, Ben.
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