Category: Internet Finds
Radical Welcome
I found the following statement via Rob Davis, who’s blog directed me to the source-When Radical Welcome Gets Messy. I highly recommend this article to get you thinking about how your church is welcoming. Thank you for coming to First Christian Church. We extend a special welcome to those who are single, married, divorced, gay, straight, filthy rich, dirt poor, no hablan Inglés. We extend a special welcome to those who are crying newborns, broken hearted, Read More …
When my husband explains a theological term with more theological terms
(Submitted by my wife)
The Night Before Christmas (Mexicano Style)
I heard this on NPR. I highly recommend you listen to it here. ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the casanot a creature was stirring…hijole, que pasa? Los ninos, they were all tucked away in their camas, some in long calzones, some in pajamas. While mama worked late in her big oficina, El Viejo, he was shopping at the corner cantina, buying some milk and a little cerveza, for Santa to find on Read More …
Does the Universe Have a Purpose?
In my browsing the internet, I came across an online “conversation” The Templeton Foundation is running on the purpose of the universe. Everyone from Neil deGrasse Tyson, Elie Wiesel, Jane Goodall, to my professor at Fuller Seminary Nancy Murphy is weighing in. “UNLIKELY.” “NO.” “VERY LIKELY.” “NOT SURE.” “YES” “INDEED.” “CERTAINLY.” “PERHAPS.” “YES.” “I HOPE SO.” These are all answers to-“Does The Universe Have a Purpose?” There are some really fascinating reads from Read More …
Little Known Fact: Jesus’ Tears Are Made Of Sewage Water
1. Can we all agree that if someone is going to fabricate a crying crucifix, clean water should be used. I am not asking for filtered water, just not sewer water. How about that? There is no honor among con-artist anymore. 2. Christians, can we just be a little more skeptical (not completely) of “miracles.” I think miracles happen, but stuff like this probably isn’t on that list. 3. Everyone has the right to Read More …
Best Saint Nicholas Memes
Tony Jones has a funny video and informative article on Saint Nicholas. Post a link in the comment section of your favorite Saint Nic Meme. -jpserrano