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  • Nostalgic Novelty

    The pull toward old things right now is not nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake, because we are incapable of reproducing the old thing exactly. It is nostalgia with a twist, and it bridges the tension between progress…

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  • The Gospel Project and the ESV Bible

    Last year, I had the opportunity to contribute to the formation of The Gospel Project with my friend Halim Suh.  The Gospel Project is an integrated, flexible curriculum that presents a comprehensive gospel-centered theology for churches.…

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  • Matt Carter Catches a Bird Barehanded

    This post is on the lighthearted, non-missional side.  My friend and pastor Matt Carter was filming for his book The Real Win, and happened upon a bird…check out what happened: I also appreciate a good mashup…someone…

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  • American Charitable Giving | mint.com

    I thought the image below from the Mint.com blog was fascinating.  It’s long, but worth a look. budget planner – Mint.com

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  • Sunday is for Questions

    I was hoping to have some time to write down some thoughts today, but between morning services with the family and preparation for an evening class, I’m tapped out.  I figured a good quick post would…

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  • Alan Hirsch Takes a Blogging Vacation

    I’m bummed.

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  • Google Searching

    Apparently, Google performs 400 million queries per day.  My question is: “who answered all these questions before Google came around?” For me, I think I just spent most of my time wondering what the answer would…

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  • Random Thoughts/Anecdotes on a Slow Day

    Here are some random thoughts and anecdotes for Friday: GTB decided to go on sleep strike last night.  He literally cried for five straight hours, and we have no idea why.  He finally fell asleep at…

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