Quality interweb mischief from Jared Bridges
A few years ago, I wrote here about how our culture at large tends to marginalize the concept of sin by softening the terminology used to describe it. Sins become “mistakes” or “errors in judgment,” leaving the perpetrator a little less guilty in his or her own eyes. Sadly, this societal trend has crept into … Read more
Today’s gonna be a long day…
Ever wonder why conservatives have such a difficult time in getting their message across in the marketplace of ideas? One reason might be that we’re not fighting with the same artillery: So, how can you criticize someone who makes no positive assertions to criticize? Or even more difficult, how do you do it when his … Read more
You’ll never see a stranger presidential campaign ad than Sen. Mike Gravel’s “Rock” spot.
In order to give his film The Fountain longevity, director Darren Aronofsky reportedly refused to use CGI effects to create the beautiful, nebula-like atmosphere that serves as a the story’s backdrop. Aronofsky might as well have gone with the CGI. Taking its name from a reference to the mythical Fountain of Youth, the lifespan of … Read more
I took my family hiking yesterday, and once on the trail, my 2½ year-old son looked around with a puzzled expression, and said to me: There aren’t any cars out here Daddy! Definitely going again soon this summer.
If you were confused about Fred Thompson’s pro-life stance, this clip might help clear things up.
I’m excited about the return tonight of the Discovery Channel series, “Man vs. Wild.” If you haven’t seen it, you should. Former British special forces adventurer-extraordinaire Bear Grylls parachutes into a remote location with only a knife, a flint, a water bottle (and a camera crew that refuses to give him aid). His goal is … Read more
For evangelical Christians, the Bible is authoritative. We use tradition and the church to wisely guide our appropriation of the Scriptures, but the authority of the written word of God is supreme. The doctrine of sola scriptura is based upon biblical principles and precedent. For this reason, evangelicals rightly pay close attention to the Bible. … Read more
National Geographic ranks the 100 greatest adventure books of all time. I’ve read #9, #19, #53, and I’ve got a copy of #83 waiting to be read.