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Some Will Seek Forgiveness, Others Escape

This week during sermon prep I have been listening to an old Tooth & Nail playlist – and I came across this classic. I haven’t heard it in years – but its so good! It honestly gets me every time (in a good way).

The – Not So Tempting – Temptations of St. Anthony

No one in the entirety of Europe from the years 1200-1750 had any idea what temptation, or torsos, were. I just came across this hilarious piece of religious-art history. You NEED to look at the whole thing, but here are a few highlights… Just to get this out of the way, I am aware thatContinue reading “The – Not So Tempting – Temptations of St. Anthony”

The Latin American Church

It is fairly common for Americans to believe that the West is the major exporter of new ideas and trends around the world. For instance, Mark Noll believes that “understanding American patterns provides insight for what has been happening elsewhere in the world.”[1] Although he does not believe this is due to direct causation, heContinue reading “The Latin American Church”

May the 4th Be With You

The earliest discovered Star Wars Manuscript… #MayThe4thBeWithYou (HT: @Evandeneykel)

How Green Was Paul?

Creation care or environmentalism is a hot topic among evangelical Christians (the fact that it is saddens me, honestly, whether we should care for God’s creation or not should not even be a question). Nevertheless, many Christians tend to err on one side or another: either they overemphasize the care of creation over and aboveContinue reading “How Green Was Paul?”

Perennial Virant (Chicago)

Perennial Virant (the other restaurant of Vie’s Paul Virant) is a new American restaurant located across the street from Chicago’s Lincoln Park at the base of the Hotel Lincoln. Virant’s distinctives at Vie are replicated in this Lincoln Park area restaurant. It prides itself in being a farm-to-table type restaurant, meaning that you get theContinue reading “Perennial Virant (Chicago)”

H2O Sushi & Izakaya

Last week I walked into a new sushi bar & Izakaya spot (Izakaya is a type of communal drinking establishment similar to a pub) for lunch. As you walk into this spot the first thing you note is the customer service. For a mall spot (its in the trendier north end of the Northridge mall)Continue reading “H2O Sushi & Izakaya”

Music Monday – Of Want and Misery: The Nothing that Kills

This week I went back to listen to some of the music I used to listen to in high school. And boy did I find some gems. For instance, this song – – Of Want and Misery: The Nothing that Kills — by As Cities Burn from Son, I Loved You at Your Darkest album.Continue reading “Music Monday – Of Want and Misery: The Nothing that Kills”

I’m Going Paleo! (At Least For This Review)

All my friends are eating paleo nowadays – well many of them are. Some of them are on Paleo because they are doing intense workouts – Paleo is protein heavy – others are doing it for health reasons – it’s a very clean diet for those who have gastro-intestinal issues – yet others are justContinue reading “I’m Going Paleo! (At Least For This Review)”

Music Monday – Who You Know? (Derek Minor)

Just a few weeks ago – December 27th – rapper Derek Minor released his brand new record: Empire. The beats on this record are sick & production is top-notch. The type of music he makes will appeal mostly to Christians – but if you aren’t paying attention to the lyrics and just the beats andContinue reading “Music Monday – Who You Know? (Derek Minor)”