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What Memes Mean: Muppet Political DiscourseLiving in an age where even Muppets offer political criticism ought to inspire us to speak better.
Music at Mars Hill: Lessons From Leonard Cohen“Old Ideas”‘ simplicity and focus on songwriting feels refreshing.
When Games Matter: Arkham City and Seamless Storytelling“This moment in Arkham City gives me hope because it was a moment of truth. A moment when the world worked as it should and my determination to save it was tested.”
Two Can Play at That: What Komen Can Teach Us about BoycottsIs it justified, even heroic, to use power to force our will on others?
Citizenship Confusion: Pamela Geller Abuses a Murder“Voices like Robert Spencer and Pamela Geller are very dangerous, particular for Christians and conservatives”
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Citizenship Confusion: Why John Piper is Wrong and Why Racism Still Matters
Posted on January 23, 2012 | 8 Comments"The Gospel must motivate us towards critiquing structural racism, as opposed to only looking to change some attitude inside of us and our neighbors." -
Sacred Space: iPads, Kindles, and Nooks, Oh My!
Posted on January 20, 2012 | 19 Comments"For the first time ever, I am teaching a book study from an electronic device." -
Eat Your Vegetables: “The Crying of Lot 49″ (Pynchon, 1966)
Posted on January 19, 2012 | 1 CommentIt’s a kind of mystery novel, so you are tempted to figure out the puzzle that leaves the novel’s central character flummoxed. -
Mixed Signals: Newsweek and “Mad Men” Unite
Posted on January 19, 2012 | No CommentsNewsweek is smart to capitalize on the popularity of Mad Men -
What Memes Mean: An In-House Perspective of ‘Jesus > Religion’
Posted on January 18, 2012 | 7 Comments"The common man in popular discourse is not used to our in-house equations of" Jesus and religion. -
The Kiddy Pool: Pink, Blue, and Shades of Gray
Posted on January 16, 2012 | 1 Comment"It’s not the knowledge of the baby’s sex that is problematic for me, it’s why we want it and what we do with it—and those motivations can be as mysterious and varied as individuals" -
Grace Notes: Minecraft
Posted on January 14, 2012 | No CommentsC418's soundtrack paints a picture of an intriguing and wonder-filled environment. -
Sacred Space: Can Tattoo Parlors Help the Church Reach Out?
Posted on January 13, 2012 | 6 Comments"Instead of trying to cloak ourselves in the latest trend, we ought to be busy putting on the garb of holiness." -
The Moviegoer: The Girl Who Played with Boundaries
Posted on January 12, 2012 | No Comments"Perhaps the film relies too much on the extremes, gadgetry, and cool edginess to keep us involved in a story that offers little beneath the surface." -
Eat Your Vegetables: “The Third Man” (Reed, 1949)
Posted on January 12, 2012 | No Comments"...the world doesn’t suffer from a lack of villains. In fact, it has too many." -
Mixed Signals: Special K’s Lose-Gain Philosophy
Posted on January 12, 2012 | No Comments"...make sure you aren’t counting on an external fix for an internal issue." -
What Memes Mean: What I Learned about Memes in 2011
Posted on January 11, 2012 | No CommentsKirk takes a look "at the weird world of meme in 2011" and finds some method to our meme madness. -
When Games Matter: For the Love of the Grind
Posted on January 10, 2012 | 1 Comment"The fact that Skyrim broke me of my anti-grinding ways is a tremendous compliment to the world that Todd Howard and his team at Bethesda have created." -
Watching Politics from the Pew: The Presidential Obstacle Course
Posted on January 10, 2012 | No Comments"Too often Christians call for more character and better values in leaders, but they get just as caught up in the mud-slinging as anyone else." -
Citizenship Confusion: Top 10 ‘Anti-Christian’ Acts of 2011 and SB 48
Posted on January 9, 2012 | 8 Comments"When the worldly government does not favor our moral system, we take it as an attack on us, rather than a sign of the Church's failure." -
The Kiddy Pool: Loving Nature and Our Neighbors
Posted on January 9, 2012 | No Comments"Because of the natural beauty our area affords, my daughter is growing up to revel in the beauty of all that God makes." -
Sacred Space: Politics at Church
Posted on January 6, 2012 | No Comments"Finding friends, true friends, who disagree with you is a boon." -
The Moviegoer: “Young Adult” or Monster?
Posted on January 5, 2012 | 3 CommentsReitman’s film aptly captures the ironic childishness of a certain kind of “young adult.” -
Eat Your Vegetables: “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”
Posted on January 5, 2012 | 4 Comments"I use this film to talk to my students about... the unknown knowns that orient our behavior in ways we’re never entirely cognizant of." -
Mixed Signals: Brands Want More Than Facebook Fans
Posted on January 5, 2012 | No Comments"What tangible help is a high fan count when it only requires a quick click and no commitment?"