May it come to pass: “For we have a choice in this country. We can accept a politics that breeds division, and conflict, and cynicism… That is one option. Or, at this moment, in this election, we can come together and say, ‘Not this time.’” - Barack Obama (via Daring Fireball, view the text or the video)
Monthly Archive for March, 2008
Oh man, that sucks: “As humiliating as it sounds, let me repeat: the MacBook Air is so thin that it got tossed out with the newspapers. Yes, it’s still possible the gizmo may have been stolen. Or it may be somewhere jammed into an obscure crevice in my apartment. For now, though, my review unit lays claim to being the first MacBook Air to be discarded by mistake. But, I will wager, not the last.” From Newsweek
Interesting comment’s on e~mergent’s Kiwi’s blog in response to the following:
In summary, “for all you’ve done” is a surprisingly broad song theologically. Christians often limit what Jesus does to the cross. Yet this song names Jesus, for all you’ve done as including creation, incarnation, life, resurrection and ascension. e~mergent kiwi: the theology of Hillsong
I came across Ben Witherington’s excellent review of Sex God while doing some research. It is such a comprehensive review that I actually would not recommend reading it if you haven’t read the book. I hate spoiled surprises! That being said, I thought there were a few thoughts that were worth sharing.
On chapter five Ben says,
And it is not an accident that the NT never says God is power (the noun) though it does say God is almighty (the adjective). On the other hand it absolutely does say that God is love.
Ben also pulls the essence of chapter six out with this simple quote:
Rob says on p. 117 “The husband’s waiting for his wife to submit is actually a failure to lead….If he really thinks he is the head, then he would surrender his desires and wants and plans. He would die to his need to be in control and do whatever it takes to serve her….He would die to himself so that she could live.”
From Ben Witherington, Rob Bells’ ‘Sex.God’ Book– a First Rate Read
Also see my humble review for a basic overview of the book.
We Shall Not Fail by Celia Sandys is a 263 page leadership biography of Winston Churchill. The book focuses on the leadership decisions of Churchill’s life and draws from many respected leaders and leadership books to drive home its points. Sandys also incorporates many moments of personal reflection as she has the unique perspective of being Winston Churchill’s granddaughter. Each chapter focuses on a particular area of Churchill’s life, loosely following it in chronological order. At each chapter’s conclusion, Sandys draws several leadership principles from Churchill’s life.
Read the rest of the review here.
