Baseball Season is Here!

In honor of the Braves' spring training game being on TV friday, as well as being a newly hired assistant coach for the Franklin Academy baseball team, I can only express my excitement for baseball being back in the following 5-second video (from Rookie of the Year):

Let's just hope I don't have any episodes like this as a coach...

We did it!

Just wanted to let everyone know we have officially raised all our money to be able to go to Mexico in 3 weeks to minister to the people of Acuna! Thank you so much to all who prayed for us and gave. We really appreciate it, and will continue to update you as we get closer to our departure.

Can't believe this worked...

Check out Patrick's latest post- the 4th option actually works! We just gave it a try. The possibilities for pranks are endless...

http://jpharmon.blogspot.com/

C.S. Lewis: The Man who Made me Think

I came across this very cool picture from an old Time magazine. It was first published over 60 years ago (Sept. 8, 1947), and it is amazing to see the influence that C.S. Lewis still has in America. He is probably the extra-biblical writer who has had the greatest impact on me. He gave me a greater desire to read Scripture, and most importantly gave me the confidence to know that the Christian faith was not an intellectual crutch for the ignorant. This was a great turning point for me- society has generally categorized Christianity as either being a tradition or a superstition. I used to hold a similar belief. But Lewis showed that one can be an orthodox Christian and be a thinking man. In fact, Lewis showed that the Christian must think in a more sophisticated manner than the unbeliever. The critic often throws out what seems like a contradiction- "I could never believe a God who is loving would send people to Hell"- and does no further examination beyond that. The Christian takes these great truths and must recognize that simple thinking will not do, and pursues a greater understanding of God. Lewis showed that when one thinks, Christ and Christian faith become even more beautiful.


"There are two kinds of people: those who say to God, 'Thy will be done,' and those to whom God says, 'All right then, have it your way.'"

- C.S. Lewis

Superman Video

Here's the video from the pictures I posted last night... Still pretty amazing.

Superman

One of the top five sports moments I think I've ever seen...

Kingdom - Alistair Begg

A few days ago I posted some sermon jams I had enjoyed. After listening to a few more, I think I have found this one by Alistair Begg to be one of the best in terms of content. Plus, you can't beat the awesome accent. Enjoy.


Alistair Begg's thoughts on politics, humility, and the need for a Savior.

http://www.relevantrevolution.com/download3.html