History in the Making

There are a few times when you know that you have lived history. Today is one of those days. We are seeing history in the making. Either Barack Obama or Sarah Palin will make history. Obama will be the next President marking the first African American to hold this office or Sarah Palin will [...]

Democrats and Jesus

Don Miller was invite to offer a benediction at the Democratic National Convention on Monday night. Here is his prayer in video and in text

“Father God,
This week, as the world looks on, help the leaders in this room create a civil dialogue about our future.
We need you, God, as [...]

Why I’m Not Watching the Olympics

Rusty’s Reasons Not to Watch the Olympics
1. We have no arch enemy. When I was growing up it was always the USA versus the Soviet Union. It was like your bitter rivalry and struggle for world dominance every four years. You hated those red uniforms with CCCP on them (still don’t know what [...]

So You Don’t Want to Go to Church Anymore (Part 2)

Just finished the book and here are my thoughts:
Many times we can get so wrapped up into supporting any system (church, a business, relationships, etc) that we forget the reason they exist. Sometimes church becomes more about sustaining church than fulfilling Jesus purpose for the church. Sometimes church becomes a substitute for real spirituality. We [...]

Olympics at Their Best

This is a qualifying swim meet at the 2000 Olympics. The commentary is great!!
http://www.todaysbigthing.com/2008/08/08