Thanks to everyone who frequents a fresh focus. I’ll be leading a group to Israel in a few days and will be away from my computer for a couple of weeks. I’m sure I’ll have plenty to share upon my return. Shalom!
Archive for March, 2008
20 Mar
The Crunch
by Paul Valler from The London Institute of Contemporary Christianity
When America sneezes, the infection quickly spreads through the global financial system. As a result of her recent ‘credit crunch’, lenders and debt junkies alike worldwide are being crushed by the weight of defaults. Greed has suddenly given way to fear, destroying the market value of [...]
19 Mar
“But Down He Reached”
This Easter we are unveiling a large scale art commission in our sanctuary called, “But Down He Reached”. Below is a video I made; it’s a reflection from the artist, Steve Waldschmidt, on his creation. More to come!
“But me he caught—reached all the way
from sky to sea; he pulled me out
Of that ocean of hate, that enemy [...]
17 Mar
The 12 – Thomas
Here is the second portrait in the ongoing series by Douglas Driediger called “The 12″.
Here is what Douglas wrote about “Thomas,”
“Thomas is one of the 12 that has a fair bit written about him: his passion, intensity, and no-nonsense attitude make me think he must have been a powerful personality in the group. Although some of [...]
13 Mar
Douglas Driediger self-portraits
I was recently pleased to see that Douglas Driediger (of whom I wrote about here) has one of his self-portraits featured in some Regent College Pastor’s Conference promotional material. According to the 2008 Pastor’s Conference website, “An exhibition of all 52 self portraits will show May 7–June 20 in the Lookout Gallery.” I would love to take it all in! [...]
13 Mar
ivescrewedup.com
In our age of internet social networking and at-your-fingertip information, it should be no surprise that online confessionals exist. With a heavy conscience, you can go to your favorite online confessional booth (there are a few) and tell the world about your dishonesty, unfaithfulness, or secret pains. One such site is ivescrewedup.com. A 27 year [...]
11 Mar
Easter Linebacker
If you have not seen the “Linebacker” series, then I hope you’ll take a quick look below. Very funny stuff!
Easter Linebacker Video
Here are some of the other “Linebacker” videos:
Evangelism Linebacker: No Excuses
Christmas Linebacker
5 Mar
Find A Dig – The Biblical Archaeology Society
You can be a part of an archaeological dig! You don’t have to be Indiana Jones to get dirty and dig up the past. Biblical archeology is a very fascinating field right now and it would be very cool to spend a summer rooting around for pottery and coins from some ancient city near the Dead Sea. If [...]
2 Mar
Kissing the Leper by Brad Jersak
I found myself in a used bookstore the other day and came across a book by Brad Jersak called, Kissing the Leper. What a wonderful find! I have another book by Brad and I always find his work stretching; you know, he really makes you question your own comforts. Brad works and lives among broken people, [...]
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