February 2012
5 posts
To Cade and the Eight Percent by Gabe Lyons →
This long article about an 8-year-old with Down’s Syndrome is worth your time, but at least click through to the post about the Target ad.
“The tragedy of removing some religious organizations from campus would not be...”
– Tish Harrison Warren writes on faith and diversity at Vanderbilt - InterVarsity.org
Is it discrimination for a Christian group to... →
Some quick thoughts on the current situation about campus ministries at Vanderbilt.
January 2012
10 posts
First big project launched →
This is not theological, but rather news-about-my-job related: I just pressed the launch button (if only there were a real launch button) on the first piece of my first large project: Virtual…
Following Up on the Jesus/Religion Video →
Yes, we’re all tired of that video. But wow—the guy behind it emailed with one of his critics, and I love it.
“To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not...”
– Tim Keller, The Meaning of Marriage, p. 95
“I suspect a lot of kids’ first earnest prayers are over lost and injured pets.”
– Beautiful story from my friends @intothemud and @adamjeske: The Cat Came Back: A story of a bountiful God | Into the Mud
Practicing Trust | Books and Culture →
Unfortunately, this is only a preview. If you can get your hands on a physical copy of this article, you should—it’s the best thing I’ve ever seen written on practical Christian singleness encompassing community, sexuality, increasing age of marriage, and more.
Mama Said There’ll Be Days Like These « Naturally... →
My wife is very quotable.
“Well, congratulations, sexy brain!” and
“Thank you[… Y]ou took me to Jesus so that he could spit in my eyes”.
Watch“Urbana 12 - Be Part of History”
Whoo. Goosebumpy.
December 2011
5 posts
The next IJM →
This is one of the more exciting ideas I’ve read in a long time.
“Christianity lays great emphasis on the importance of knowledge, rebukes...”
– John Stott, in Authentic Christianity
“Mr. Tebow may indeed turn out to be a hypocrite, like other high-profile...”
– Tim Tebow: God’s Quarterback - WSJ.com (via Andy Crouch)
Especially good is the last line of the above quote: “We don’t know how to trust goodness.”
Hero →
cameronmoll:
This is a really fantastic, well-shot piece. And the resulting portrait definitely wasn’t what I was anticipating.
Update: The process of creating art with small dots is called stippling. Had no idea. (Thanks @signalnoise.)
/via @jontangerine
November 2011
11 posts
The Refreshing Seriousness of Tim Tebow - The... →
Tim Tebow makes me actually want to watch pro football. (via Drew)
Desolation angel - Culture - Detroit Metro Times →
For someone raised in a suburb of a suburb of Detroit, I’m surprisingly fond of Detroit. This is a great article that happens to be set there. (HT someone, can’t remember who)
“Refactoring is part of teamwork. When you are refactoring, resist the urge to be...”
– Developers: This is a lesson I wish I had learned years ago.
Some Principles of Web Development | 42 Lines
Cinema Stunt by Carlsberg →
(via Johannes)
Defining Marriage in a Kardashian World →
Tim Keller on marriage. (via Benson)
Is “Blue Like Jazz: The Movie” worth watching? →
I was really judgmental about it at first, but Adam’s positive review and this awesome trailer make ma now very interested in seeing the movie. (And yah, I loved the book.)
“Take our need for divine guidance. Too many people regard it as an alternative...”
– John Stott (source not quoted)
John Stott: Four Ways Christians Can Influence the... →
Even though it’s from John Stott, the title led me to expect this to just be a little more like “go rescue orphans and evangelize people”. It’s not. It’s some amazing foundational ideas about our interactions with the world around us. Check it out.
When Revolutionaries Grow Up →
Another incredible article from my friends Adam & Chrissy Jeske.
October 2011
11 posts
Case Study: How Brian stopped thinking about... →
My very good friend, @itsbriansun, is featured on the blog of wildly popular finance blogger Ramit Sethi. Holy crap I am proud of him.
Massive 15-year study finds no link between cell... →
I’ll gladly post something disagreeing with what I posted previously. (via Johannes)
Watch“A poor-dark-skin-unattractive-Israeli Jew would have better luck dying for our sins than fitting in on our pew.” Goosebumps. Amazing spoken word (via InterVarsity MEM)
Also: “It’s time our churches look less like the demographic of a country club and more like that of a Wal-Mart.”
Photoshop Ettiquette →
Several people have asked me over the past few days how they should prepare a Photoshop file for giving to another designer or a developer. Jesse Lash pointed me to Photoshop Ettiquette, which…
“The most fundamental question of our technological age is this: Will technology...”
– This, I think, is much of why his passing is so significant to so many. Steven P. Jobs, 1955–2011 | Culture Making
GUEST COLUMN: The possibility of pluralism — faith... →
(via Mike Hickerson)
September 2011
12 posts
Confessions of a sponsorship skeptic | WORLD... →
Great post on child sponsorship (via Guyana)
Look at a Gifthorse . . . « indiegainesville →
“Wearing clothes from Gifthorse is like a hug… a fashionable, soft, socially-conscious hug.”
Draw a Stickman →
Incredibly fun online game. (via Ricke)
You do not need a witch doctor to tame your hair. →
guyanahand:
A tiny rant.
I’m really tired of hearing variations of this:
“I’d go natural, but my hair’s too thick.”
“I’d go natural, but my hair’s too kinky.”
“I’d go natural, but then I’d have to hire a witch doctor to tame that ish.”
This is annoying for two reasons. (1) I probably haven’t asked why…
“By God’s Will” (from John Stott) →
Usually I just quote John Stott in little Tumblr quotes, but this is long and needs highlighting. It’s a fabulous little piece about prayer and God’s Will.
Paul’s reference to the will of God, in…
A little bit of Chicago →
Drew asked me to write a little about my transition to Chicago, since neither of us have had enough time to catch up recently. I have to start work in a few minutes, so I can only get out a few…
