I apparently know absolutely nothing about basketball.
Archives for 2008
Day One Results
I went 13-3 yesterday. USC, Arizona, and Kentucky let me down.
March 21, 2008 by 1 Comment
Run Lola Run (AKA The Worst Easter Sermon Ever)
I preached one of my worst sermons on Easter Sunday seven years ago. On paper, it looked like a masterpiece. It preached like a wounded duck. Here’s what happened. Ever noticed how many people in the gospels run in response to the news of the resurrection? You’ve got people running to the tomb, from the […]
March 21, 2008 by 9 Comments
Final Four Prediction
North CarolinaKansasTexasUCLA Kansas over UCLA in the final. Upset special: Pittsburgh takes out Memphis in the Sweet 16.
March 19, 2008 by 5 Comments
New Design
I’m playing with a new blog design. Maybe a new look for the blog will motivate me to post more regularly. I’ve got some loose ends to clean up and some new things to add. If you find bugs in any links or functions, please let me know.
March 19, 2008 by 3 Comments
Get Off My Back
I keep telling you that Hall and Oates rock. Are you listening yet? Read more here.
March 13, 2008 by 9 Comments
ACU Freshmen and iPhones
ABILENE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–An Apple iPhone or iPod touch will become a central part of Abilene Christian University’s innovative learning experience this fall when all freshmen are provided one of these converged media devices, said Phil Schubert, ACU executive vice president. At ACU – the first university in the nation to provide these cutting-edge media devices […]
March 3, 2008 by 14 Comments
I Think You’re a Receiver Now
I’ve been meaning to post this for a week or two, but I’m just now getting to it. It’s kind of old now, but if nothing else it’s here for my future reference. In a recent issue of Sports Illustrated, Dan Patrick has a list of the most memorable encounters he had during Super Bowl […]
February 29, 2008 by 4 Comments
Shame and Guilt
So what is the difference between guilt and shame? Guilt says “You’ve done something wrong.” Shame says “There is something wrong with you.” In his book, Atonement for a “Sinless” Society, Alan Mann suggests that before churches address the problem of guilt they must address the epidemic of shame that exists in a post-Christian culture. […]
February 20, 2008 by 8 Comments
It’s About Time
February 14, 2008 by 8 Comments
Telling Stories, Asking Questions, Learning Lessons