“There’s a lot of beauty in ordinary things.” – Pam Beasley Halpert The series finale of The Office aired last night and fans of Jim & Pam, Dwight & Angela, Kevin, Toby, Phyllis, etc. said goodbye to a fairly significant show in the history of television. It was one of those shows that sneaks up… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Television
Jon & Kate Plus 8: What Is the “Christian” View of This?
Their marriage is imploding. TV cameras are filming the meltdown. Paparazzi line up outside the house. Both Jon and Kate are accused of affairs. Kate is traveling all the time promoting her new book and taking part in speaking engagements. Jon is partying at night and brooding over his miserable life. Their lives are a… Continue Reading
Random Thinking
Last night, I couldn't get to sleep. My mind was racing. Finally, I drifted off, but not before I ran through a dozen different subjects. I've been told by friends that I have adult ADD. Maybe so. It would explain a lot. Normally, I write essays for this blog because it is really rewarding for… Continue Reading
Life and Death in the ER
This is a powerful clip from the TV show, ER, that I read about in Michael Horton's Christless Christianity. A man who was a former police officer and was responsible for the death of an innocent man is asking for answers about sin, forgiveness, death, and eternity from a chaplain who has no answers for… Continue Reading
Give That Pig a Ten!
My 7 year old son, Peyton, was watching an animal talent show on Animal Planet a few minutes ago and he came and told me about a pig that was playing the piano. He said, "Daddy, there was this pig that was playing the piano. He played, "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." One of the judges gave… Continue Reading