Just another web joint

• ideology, practical politics, and lying

  Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton is a classic work. It’s old. It’s stood the test of time, and it’s one of those books that I keep coming back to. Some say that Orthodoxy profoundly influenced the writings of C.S. Lewis (must’ve been cause his name is two initials as well). For a number of reasons, [...]

  Posted on Mar 01.10 to while i'm thinking about it   

• echo chambers

  Echo chambers are safe.
  Echo chambers make you feel good.
  Echo chambers deceive you to believe that you can make quick organizational decisions.
  An echo chamber is created when your personal network reverberates through similar thought and perspective. In other words, your network of associates is comprised of people who look, act and think like you. [...]

  Posted on Feb 10.10 to while i'm thinking about it   

• the gospel according to Jersey Shore

  For the past several weeks our college-age community has been wading through a discussion we are calling ‘thru the window’.
  The premise is to get each of us to view the way we (followers of Jesus) interact with others (friends & strangers) as a window thru which those who do not share our faith [...]

  Posted on Feb 05.10 to while i'm thinking about it   

• my creative productivity suite

  Ok, so in this current season of my life, things are a bit hectic to say the least (spiritual formation, family, 45+ hours of work, MBA work, trying to stay fit, etc). Navigating all of this and still staying on top of my own “load” is certainly a desire I have, as is [...]

  Posted on Sep 10.09 to while i'm thinking about it   

• trinitys & transactions

  Ok, so I’ve thinking about this for a while.
  As a church, we’ve been working through a series of teachings called “i DO want a new marriage.” These teachings are in response to the overwhelming need for help, restoration, and reconciliation of marital relationships in our community.
  One of the questions we have to ask is [...]

  Posted on Jun 02.09 to while i'm thinking about it   

• track the stimulus package spending

  There is a great comprehensive website for tracking where the government is spending all the billions of stimulus dollars.
  It is recovery.gov
  You can search your state to see what programs are receiving money, and how much.

  Posted on Apr 29.09 to while i'm thinking about it   

• ‘beginnings’ stuff

  One of my latest projects has been chairing a committee which is putting on a themed, juried art show & sale in the beginning of May. Here’s an update on what’s going on, and how if you feel so compelled, you can be a part of it:
  //IN THIS UPDATE OF ‘BEGINNINGS’:
  *What we are trying [...]

  Posted on Apr 20.09 to while i'm thinking about it   

• microfinance works

  I just ran across these stats from Kiva (a 501(c)3 organization specializing in economic development & poverty reduction using western capital to build struggling economies), and they are staggering….
  Total value of all loans made through Kiva: $67,586,685
  Number of Kiva Lenders: 475,709
  Number of loans that have been funded through Kiva: 96,802
  Percentage of Kiva loans which have [...]

  Posted on Apr 13.09 to while i'm thinking about it   

• how long can I tread water?

  I am feeling fairly overwhelmed this week. It feels like I am treading a bit of water. There is a lot that has to happen in a very short amount of time. Stuff for the arts show, college@cfc stuff (student transitions into/out-of), MBA stuff, projects around the house, etc. The next several weeks will [...]

  Posted on Apr 08.09 to that written prayer thingy   

• donuts & smokes

  So every wednesday morning, some of my best friends gather at the local donut shop, the Donut Bank (which is more like a local donut dynasty) to discuss the scriptures and partake of the wonders of the fruit fritter.
  This morning we were wading through Ezekiel and lamenting how people are beholden to their idols (that [...]

  Posted on Mar 18.09 to while i'm thinking about it