[Editor’s note: As I write, it’s been about 4.5 years since I first published this piece, having no clue that it would go viral. Needless to say, this is young work, and I’ve written far better since then, but of all my articles this seems to be the one that struck a chord with the most people. A couple years of reflection and reading the comments people have left inspired me to add this postscript in a comment of my own... Read more
[Note: This is not actually “the post” that I recently said I was excited about, but a different post that was sitting in drafts at the time. I realized that they actually go together thematically and decided to publish this one first. Broadly, both are reflections on famous people, life, death, and eternity.] On December 9th, 1980, Paul McCartney stood on a cold London street, surrounded by reporters. They wanted to interview him about John Lennon’s assassination, thirty-two years ago... Read more
So as some of you know, last year Jonathan Price left the Dove Brothers, and no other reason was given besides his needing to deal with some “personal issues.” It was a pretty quick exit without much fanfare. One didn’t need to know more about the situation to guess that things weren’t going well just from the press release. McCray hired a replacement and it seemed like the group was going to move into a new chapter. But now it... Read more
Go to their website to get it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKo8mtP_7o8 Read more
I’m relenting because it IS December now. Matt Fouch recently sent me a generous sampler of all three songs on his newly released Christmas EP. Listen here on my Godtube page and check out legacyfive.com to download the entire EP! Read more
Sorry for my lack of posting this week. I’ve been working on a whole bunch of things, but haven’t finished any one single post. I have a couple new series in the works, and I also want to (gradually!) ease into some Christmas posting. But I should probably postpone most of that until after finals, which will be in the week of December 10th. So don’t be surprised if I take a little hiatus here. I don’t think I’ll completely... Read more
The greatest American film ever made turns 70 today. Here’s looking at you, Casablanca. “Play it once, Sam. For old time’s sake.” “I don’t know what you mean Miss Ilsa.” “Play it, Sam. Play ‘As Time Goes By.'” Read more
[Note: I know, I forgot to put up a humor clip this morning. See, my brain was on hold yesterday, so I scheduled this post instead without thinking. Sorry about that!] I had the opportunity to see Greater Vision in concert for the first time a couple weeks ago. It was wonderful to meet all the guys and chat in between the songs. I made several purchases, including the Lari Goss Tribute DVD (which I’ll review if nobody else does,... Read more
On my campus there’s a “public square” type area where people who want to get on a soapbox typically plant themselves and shout things. It’s also the perfect place for a street preacher to make his voice heard. Yesterday was the second time I’ve seen such a preacher this semester. (more…) Read more
Monday Morning Humor is Back! After two weeks of hiatus where serious business like elections and Veteran’s Day pushed it aside, we can get on track again. And what better way to ease back into things than with a political Monty Python skit? Enjoy. Read more
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