J.R. Briggs

[33] Thoughts, links + musings

November 23, 2009

It’s been a while since I’ve featured TL+M. Here they are, both random and significant.

[1] Need a coffin? Stock up at Walmart.

[2] The role of discomfort in becoming more like Jesus. This is very un-American.

[3] This is why being a pastor is a calling, not a job.

[4] Five Characteristics of Weak Leaders.

[5] Renew is excited to participate in the Advent Conspiracy. Will you conspire with us? Check out this video to know more about it.

[6] Planned Parenthood leader resigns after watching an ultrasound of an abortion procedure. Powerful story.

[7] Biblical Seminary is hosting a Theology and Arts Seminar on February 1. I’m signed up to go. Anyone else interested? Its free.

[8] Message in a bottle: amazing stories.

[9] If you think you’re having a bad day, watch this.

[10] Ben Sternke on Faith and Work. Also, another good post by Ben on Why Wine is Better Than Grape Juice.

[11] An other-minded alternative to Amazon

[12] What’s your walkability score? Mine was 71.

[13] People of a Second Chance: A video interview with Ted and Gayle Haggard

[14] Oops. Sure woulda been nice if it were true... Phillies fans agree with Rick Reilly on the Yankees World Series win.

[15] Germany’s upside-down house.

[16] Ever wanted to work at Google? Try answer some of their interview questions.

[17] All too true. I’ve heard dozens of these.

[18] Will the greed ever stop among credit card companies? This makes me sick to my stomach…

[19] My dad’s thoughts on rethinking Christmas.

[20] Amen brother.

[21] How to raise kids to love God and the Church – even when you’re in ministry Wise and challenging thoughts from Bob.

[22] Church leader/celebrity look alikes. Hilarious.

[23] The best and worst NFL helmets designs. Fascinating.

[24] Church told to stop feeding the poor. What would you do?

[25] David Fitch gives states his case against churches doing video venues.

[26] If you don’t know this artist, you should. He’s my favorite living artist. Brilliant work, insightful thinker and writer.

[27] Wondering about The Ecclesia Network. Read this post by my friend Jim Pace in Blacksburg, VA.

[28] This is great site with a great mission.

[29] I have a new hero and her name is Tererai Trent.

[30] Why is church so dull?

[31] Why my brother and sister-in-law are the fifth best choice for their kids.

[32] America’s coolest college towns. I grew up in Charlottesville, VA and my wife is from just outside of Ann Arbor, MI. Both made the list.  Did your city make it?

[33] 10 Things Good Pastors Say. Looks like I’ve got some learning to do.

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