I love finding wisdom in unexpected places. Last night I was listening to The B. S. Report with Bill Simmons podcast and Bill and Mike Lombardi were talking about how the Baltimore Ravens lack an identity on offense. Lombardi compared them to a restaurant with too many items on the menu. The best restaurants usually […]
Archives for January 2011
30 For 30: Time and Chance
I’ve watched about one third of ESPN’s 30 For 30 series of documentaries. I plan on watching most of the rest as long as they remain On Demand via Time Warner. I’ve enjoyed every one I’ve seen so far. Several have made me cry. I was especially moved by “The Guru of Go,” about Paul […]
January 4, 2011 by 4 Comments
Preaching Romans (Part 1 of the Preacher Geek Series)
One of the challenges for preachers is to come up with fresh ideas for teaching series. While I’m a fan of expository preaching over topical, I favor framing expository series in a topical way, rather than just saying, “We’re going to spend the next year in Romans and see where it takes us.” Over next […]
January 3, 2011 by 1 Comment
Telling Stories, Asking Questions, Learning Lessons