I have it in my head that Monday and Thursday are to be my more in-depth postings. It doesn’t always work out that way, especially when behind on my sermon (Jude). I had to take the two little ones to MDO today so I’m behind. I’m wanting to do a series on hell and salvation but I’m still working up the nerve.

In the meantime, here are some more tidbits:

–Rock On, Edwards.

–We signed an offer sheet on our house on Tuesday. We have to find a rental, repair a fence, pack, move, have two birthday parties and close all between now and April 16th. I’m not worried.

–With the sale of our house and our tax return we will be able to get out of debt except for my car. That’s good news.

–My wife has been appointed the PTA president for our daughter’s elementary school next year. I’m the first husband. Congrats, honey.

–Matt Elliott is the reason I gave up showering.

–Update on the Spam War: I’m still getting slammed. I just added a feature where first time commenters have to be approved. I hate that and I don’t want to resort to moderation because I value the discussion on here too much. And I hate the word verification. Another trick I might try is closing comments after 30 days but as far as I can see I have to go back and do that manually. I’m open to other suggestions.

–This is the greatest.invention.ever. But my wife says it’s too expensive. I say you have to shell out the cash for such a culinary breakthrough.

–My Quote of the day:

“In all our preaching and teaching about the hope which the gospel makes possible, we have to keep steadily in view the fact that what the gospel offers is not just hope for the individual but hope for the world. Concretely I think this means that the congregation must be so deeply and intimately involved in the secular concerns of the neighborhood that it becomes clear to everyone that no one or nothing is outside the range of God’s love in Jesus. Christ’s message, the original gospel, was about the coming of the kingdom of God, that is to say God’s kingly rule over the whole of creation and the whole of humankind. That is the only authentic gospel. And that means that every part of human life is within the range of the gospel message: in respect of everything, the gospel brings the necessity for choice between the rule of God and the negation of that rule. If the good news is to be authentically communicated, it must be clear that the church is concerned about the rule of God and not about itself. It must be clear, that is, that the local congregation cares for the well-being of the whole community and not just for itself. This will lead to much involvement in local issues of all kinds.” – Leslie Newbigin

–And finally. This is the greatest music video ever. Honestly. Do yourself a favor and watch it. It’ll transform you: