This evening as I was thinking on a number of things (expunging the residue from misfired thoughts from the last week), I began to think about the modern fascination with rebellion and opposition. Indeed, it has come to then point that even where we are seeking to affirm something good, we have begun to frame…

Marriage: According to a European report, it is best for a man’s longevity if he marries a woman who is 15 to 17 younger than him. Unfortunately, the same thing shortens the woman’s life expectancy.  No report as to how old the researchers were. Culture: New teaser for toy story 3 (yay!) Science: Continuing with…

Hi All, I have been busy getting things done for my life here in Korea (phone connections, health insurance and the like). I apologize. Below is the manuscript for what I preached last Sunday. The MP3 can be found here. I apologize, I spoke long. Luke 1:5-38 How to talk to Angels. Introduction: Last week…

Science:  A wind farm is blamed in Taiwan for killing goats. Religion: John Stackhouse talks about “expecting a miracle” in tough economic times. Preaching: Some feedback you don’t want after a sermon. More Science: Why the Ida fossil probably is not the “missing link”

Music: The Resurgence’s new music branch (re:sound) is about to open. Culture: With the number one showing at the box office of Angels and Demons (despite mixed reviews), Ross Douthat comments on Dan Brown’s alternative theology (NYT registration required) International: Not so good news to wake up to. Iran tests new mid range surface-surface missile.…