December 2010
11 posts
Santa Claus Lives in Chelsea →
When Jim and Dylan started unexpected receiving letters addressed to Santa Claus, they decided to do what they could to get everyone on the Nice List. They did not have Santa’s unlimited resources but thought it worthwhile to do what they could. At one point, Dylan expresses his reservations about granting some wishes, while others were left ignored, but tells Jim, “You don’t...
Dec 26th
The Starfish Story
This was relayed to me a while ago by a dear friend when I was getting discouraged about Metamorphosis in L.A. If I could share some more details of who it was that shared it with me it would make more sense. Content yourself to know that the person who shared it with me made a difference to me. While walking along a beach, an elderly gentleman saw someone in the distance leaning down, picking...
Dec 26th
The Greatest Letter Ever Printed on NFL Team... →
I don’t know much about sports, but I know you should read this.
Dec 26th
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WTF →
The CIA has launched a taskforce to assess the impact of 250,000 leaked US diplomatic cables. Its name? WikiLeaks Task Force, or WTF for short.
Dec 25th
Xmas and Christmas →
Though I’ve missed some years, it has long been a tradition of mine to share this witty piece by C. S. Lewis with friends and family every Christmas. Don’t get caught up in the Rush of that crazy holiday the Niatirbians call Exmas. May the grace of God through Jesus Christ his son fill your hearts and minds this Crissmas.
Dec 24th
Out on the Ice →
Mary Rogan examines NHL legend Brian Burke and his advocacy for gay athletes: Brian Burke isn’t just a legend of the NHL. He’s a fists-up, knock-your-teeth-out gladiator. But when his hockey-loving son came out of the closet and died soon after, he was thrust into a strange new role: advocate for gays in a macho sports culture. He’s no cheerleader — he looks like he hates...
Dec 22nd
Sales of Dickies Detroit 874 pants help Detroit's... →
Dickies recently launched a line of limited-edition navy twill work pants, called the “Detroit 874.” For every pair of $50 work pants sold, Dickies is donating a pair to the Salvation Army of Metro Detroit, which will give the pants to unemployed workers in the area.
Dec 14th
I’m not a universalist, but I hope God is. →
This is a sentiment I have heard and been tantalized by since I was old enough to understand what grace is. I had a youth leader growing up who once described his hope for Christian Universalism by saying, “Maybe when we get to heaven, God looks to hell, looks back at everyone around him, and says with a huge smile on his face, ‘Let’s go get ‘em!’” I...
Dec 11th
TSA frisks groom children to cooperate with sex... →
I told you to listen to Winnie-the-Pooh.
Dec 9th
Wal-Mart joins Homeland Security terror fight →
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Dec 8th