June 2008
85 posts
Workfare →
On Friday I was with some co-workers as we viewed a four-plex on the west side of Saskatoon. It had tenants living in it and it was worse than I ever thought was possible. Human feces, needles,…
Fulfilled →
Sophia reaching for her father.
Nice Father’s Day. I spent most of the day cleaning up my office and unpacking. Got an Ironman watch for being a Father - nice. Had a good church…
An alternative to pricey vacations this year →
The staycation. At $1.39 for a litre of gas, I can see their point. We do this to a degree in Saskatoon. We look at what events we want to attend, make a list, and plan around them. One of…
What are Canadians so blase about Father's Day? →
The Toronto Star has a long article about why we care less about Father’s Day then Mother’s Day. What do dads want? It’s time, again, to ask ourselves that question. Even if dad himself…
The Full Cast →
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Junior finally wins a race →
Not really a classic finish but a win is a win for the 88 team of Dale Earnhardt Jr and Hendrick Motorsports. While I am happy for Dale Jr., it has to feel horrible for Matt Kenseth. Kenseth,…
Father's Day →
This morning Wendy called me while Mark and I were pulling into Royal University Hospital’s parking lot and told me that she can finally come home which was a great way to start Father’s Day. …
Father and Son →
Happy Father’s Day everyone!
Serving Under the Gospel of Grace →
One of the problems with Christian ministry is that everyone is incompetent. Nobody - pastor, elder, teacher, leader - can transform a life, never mind transform a whole community of people. I was…
Serving Under the Gospel of Grace →
One of the problems with Christian ministry is that everyone is incompetent. Nobody - pastor, elder, teacher, leader - can transform a life, never mind transform a whole community of people. I was…
[LIF] Happy Father's Day →
I wish all the fathers a wonderful day, not that I have anything against the non-fathers, or even against fathers having wonderful days at other times, it is just that today is Father’s Day! BTW I’m…
Back in Business →
The Ninans in Hawaii!!!
Got back this morning, early. A night flight. Everyone slept except me. I find it hard to sleep when my body is all at 90 degree angles. So, I am basically in…
No Unkind Thing →
One of the most encouraging books I’ve read recently is D.A. Carson’s book Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor, a book about Carson’s father, a church planter in Quebec. Carson describes a…
First Lady Travels in Style →
This is odd but when the First Lady has to fly in a military transport, they tow a Airstream on board where she is cocooned away in comfort. Click on the photo for more interior…
Tim Russert →
Tim Russert died of a heart attack today at age 58. Russert was my favorite political analyst and the podcast of Meet the Press has been a Monday morning listen of mine for ages. He was “one…
Contextless Links →
According the UN, the UK should abolish the monarch. Apparently this is related to human rights.
Yahoogle?
A household with income under $13,000 spends, on average, $645 a year on lottery…
Slow Motion water →
Photo Friday Challenge: Movement
[LIF] Writing.... →
shhhhhhhh. I’m writing my thesis.
No Unkind Thing →
One of the most encouraging books I’ve read recently is D.A. Carson’s book Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor, a book about Carson’s father, a church planter in Quebec. Carson describes a…
Saskatoon man performs roadside caesarean section... →
Saskatoon man performs roadside caesarean section on a white-tailed deer
Saskatoon man performs roadside caesarean section... →
Saskatoon man performs roadside caesarean section on a white-tailed deer
Costly Obedience, 50 Words, Part 41 →
Moving ahead when everything within you wants to hold back is an act of faith. Taking that step of obedience consistently is no small miracle. It says to God, “I’m coming! I will follow! I won’t hold…
Spend or save? →
The Saskatchewan government is asking for input on how to spend the projected surplus’ at www.saskparty.com. Most of my ideas would be bad politics but here they are… Name Richard Florida…
Compelled by Love: Interview with Philip Nation... →
I recently had a chance to ask Philip Nation and Ed Stetzer some questions about their new book Compelled by Love. Philip is a church planter in the Atlanta area. Ed is an author,…
Down at the NICU →
Wendy was able to see Oliver last night for the first time which was a big deal for her. Mark was able to see Oliver for the first time today. He had to gown up and couldn’t touch or hold Oliver…
Tomorrow: Interview with Ed Stetzer and Philip... →
Ed Stetzer is Twittering away at the Southern Baptist Convention this week, but I managed to get an interview with Ed and Philip Nation about their new book Compelled by Love. I…
Today's Church Sign →
Reflections on Mission Statements →
The Spring 2007 issue (PDF) of Ockenga Connections, put out by Gordon-Conwell Seminary, has a great article on churches and mission statements. The article describes the problems with mission…
Well Said.... →
Preaching to a Post-Everything World →
The question behind Preaching to a Post-Everything World is simple: “Could I now reach who I once was?” Zack Eswine of Covenant Theological Seminary wants the answer to be yes.
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Oliver Scott Cooper →
After listening to the doctors suggest Wendy could be heading home today with her blood pressure under control, of course it spiked to dangerous levels during the night and at 5:20…
Total Redemption →
From Francis Schaeffer: On the basis of the fact that there is going to be total redemption in the future, not only of man but of all creation, the Christian who believes the Bible should be the…
Stealing Sheep →
The latest issue of Ockenga Connections from Gordon-Conwell has arrived, and the lead article is on Stealing Sheep. It’s written by William Chadwick, who authored the book Stealing…
Link →
Here’s his speech link , Lois’ speech, and an info pamphlet.
Inhabiting the church →
This past weekend I opened two new books: Punk Monk, and Inhabiting the Church. Both are engaging and both are current. Punk Monk documents the 24/7 prayer movement and the birth of…
How to promote your band on MySpace →
Believe it or not, this gives one a better chance then somehow stuffing a CD-R into Simon Crowell’s hand.
[THO] Feeling a bit dizzy →
I woke up today having dizzy spells. Probably a bug. It is pretty annoying because I’m so close to finishing my research work - ready to write. My director returns on the 10th from Crete, I need to…
Looking for sponsors →
The Jesus Manifesto is looking for sponsors. If you look to the right sidebar, you’ll notice sidebar images for Christarchy, Missio Dei, and Submergent. These are groups that I’ve helped get…
Twitter prepares for the onslaught →
Of the big Apple conference tomorrow.
10 Ways to Engage People in the Suburbs →
David Fitch is talking about Christianity and justice in the suburbs.
Sunday →
Wendy is out of the twenty four hour observation unit and is back to the antepartum unit this morning. She is off intravenous and is feeling a lot better. Her first time in the antepartum unit…
What went wrong? →
The New York Times asks 13 politicos what went wrong with the Hillary Rodham Clinton campaign. May favorite is Mark Penn’s response which can be summed up with It’s everyone else’s fault but…
When Ministry Becomes Idolatry →
If you haven’t looked at the whole paradigm of sin as idolatry, then you really need to do so. It’s transformative stuff. All of a sudden you begin to see the sin beneath the sin, as Keller says….
Two Americas →
Frank Rich on the impact of Barack Obama winning the Democratic nomination and facing off against John McCain On one side stands Mr. Obama’s resolutely cheerful embrace of the future. His…
The Rebranding of Jesus →
How the top Aussie ad agencies would sell salvation. What do you think?
Can Subcultures Exist in the Digital Age? →
Some ideas from the Toronto Star As part of an interview with The Onion A.V. Club website last June, Fight Club author Chuck Palahniuk agreed to answer a few fan questions, including one from…
Saturday →
Last night at 11:00 p.m., Wendy called. Her blood pressure was going higher and they were telling her (as she was on the phone with me) that she was going to be induced or given an emergency…
Stay Tuned →
Yesterday when I left the hospital, Wendy was doing well and they were looking at having the baby sometime this weekend. This morning I was told by a couple of doctors and Wendy, she was doing…
Contextless Links →
Doug Collin’s turns down the offer to coach the Chicago Bulls :: High profile market, good young team, number one pick in the draft and no one wants to coach them? It’s been seven weeks already.…
Tim Keller on Steve Brown Etc. →
Today’s guest on Steve Brown Etc: Tim Keller. You can download the episode here.
There’s only one true religion and despite all the pain and suffering in the world, there is a loving God…who…