Archives for May 2012

Twenty years ago Gatorade released a commercial that (in my opinion) had a greater impact than any other commercial I have ever seen. The crazy thing about it though was that the impact the commercial had went far beyond getting people to purchase and drink Gatorade. It inspired an entire generation of boys to aspire to be the best they could be on the basketball court e...

Many individuals like having a daily 'to-do' list. For some it helps to prioritize all that they need to get accomplished and to work more efficiently. Others are motivated by the sense of satisfaction they receive when they complete a task and get to "check it off" from their list. What becomes dangerous is when followers of Christ begin to treat their faith as a 'to-d...

I don't watch a lot of dance performances. But on the occasions when I do get to see dances performed I love to see well performed group dances. I think that they are visually stimulating and amazing to watch. The way the individuals move in unison and harmony, not to put themselves on display, but to put the dance itself on display is fascinating. The shapes they crea...

We live in a culture that constantly calls us self-centeredness. We're supposed to live our lives in pursuit of our own wants, desires, and aspirations and give all of ourselves to that pursuit. We can on occasion do something for someone else's sake, but only as long as it's convenient and doesn't take us too far from our own pursuits. But life as a follower of Christ ...