The Road Trip that Changed the World (a Review)DISCLAIMER: I received a copy of this book from the publisher for the purpose of this review. "The unlikely theory that will change how you view culture, the church, and most importantly, yourself" is the apt subtitle for one of the most intriguing…Tags: book reviewcultural commentaryjack kerouacon the roadroad triptheologyNovember 10, 2012
The Last Superhero (A Review)The Last Superhero, courtesy of The Blazing Center. The Last Superhero truly is a novel of Danger & Supense, as the cover suggests. It's a fun little novel published on Kindle, and you can get it for $0.99! The story is the self-aware and sarcastic…Tags: bookfunnovelreviewstephen altroggesuperheroesthe last superheroOctober 27, 2012
Windows Ate.Tomorrow is the big launch day for Microsoft's brand new iteration of their flagship OS, Windows 8. Perhaps you're asking yourself, "Should I upgrade?" Perhaps you haven't even asked yourself the question, and you're going to upgrade because newer is…Tags: microsoftoperating systemsreviewtechnologywindows 8October 26, 2012
Roots Run DeeperPerhaps you've never heard of Jadon Lavik. I hadn't until about 5 years ago. That was when he released his phenomenal album "Roots Run Deep." If you haven't listened to it, I'd recommend it: a beautiful collection of tastefully repainted hymns. But I…Tags: downloadsfree musichymnsjadon lavikmusicpage cxviOctober 12, 2012
Time TravelWhat would you do if you could time travel? Designer Alex Varanese has the brilliant idea of taking all of our tech gadgets back to the seventies, repainting them with a touch of super-saturated 1977 goodness, and then selling them to the…October 6, 2012
The Silence of GodWhat would it be like for God to be silent for 400 years? That thought has always nagged at me. I mean, think about it. God had consistently spoken with the people of Israel for their full history through his prophets, and then after Malachi, boom…Tags: 400 yearschronological bible readingintertestamentalsilencesilence of godOctober 2, 2012
Free Music FridayIf you enjoy free music nearly as much as I do, then I'm sure you'll want to check out Redemption Hill's new EP, See What the Lord has Done. It's a lively, upbeat 5 song compilation of bluesy modern hymns. You can listen to the EP in its entirety on…Tags: downloadsfree musichymnsmusicredemption hillsee what the lord has donesojournSeptember 8, 2012
A Cross-Shaped Gospel (Book Review)DISCLAIMER: I received a copy of this book from the publisher for the purpose of this review. A few months ago I purchased my first crock pot at a yard sale for $5, and it has served me well. I've enjoyed many scrumptious soups and stews out of it…Tags: bryan lorittsclassismcross shapedeconomicgospelgospel centeredhorizontalpoliticsracial reconciliationracial wallsreligionsocial gospeltheologyverticalJuly 6, 2012
Take it or Leave itIn an excellent article from the fifth of June, blogger Tim Challies shared a beautiful video of a flash mob orchestra that played the Peer Gynt Suite by Edvard Grieg on the metro in Copenhagen. If you haven't watched it, check it out. Challies…Tags: capturing a momentchalliescopenhagen philharmonic orchestraflash mobyoutubeJune 22, 2012