When the “handwriting on the wall” for my departure from my previous pastorate couldn’t be more clear, one of my friends said to me, “Don’t worry, I’ve got your back”. Days later, I resigned – and that friend has barely spoken to me since. Then last New Year’s, another friend wrote to me something similar: … [Read more…]
He’s one of the funniest guys I had ever seen do stand-up comedy. He’s a 5-time winner of the coveted People’s Choice Award in the category of “All-Around Male Entertainer”. And in 2003, he received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award. But this man is probably best known for his dad role in the beloved TV … [Read more…]
Different people can hear the same exact expression and interpret it far differently. Take, for example, the simple 3-word phrase, “Night is coming”. To the hard-working masses, this means kicking off one’s shoes, laying back on the recliner and channel surfing on the TV before falling off to sleep 10 minutes later. To parents of … [Read more…]
In March of 2014, Noah came back to life on the Big Screen. I chose not to go see Hollywood’s distorted version of his life as it took several liberties in recounting the Biblical narrative. For example, Hollywood depicted Noah as a man who was willing to kill his family. The Bible testifies that he … [Read more…]
It’s been 22 years since Nike showcased the NBA’s “Round Mound of Rebound” in its sneaker commercial that made Charles Barkley as famous off the basketball court as on. In but a 30-second slot, he set off this firestorm of philosophical debate. While dribbling and dunking a basketball, Mr. Barkley spoke these piercing words: “I … [Read more…]
