man.of.depravity

We’ve all been out and about and have seen the people (mostly guys) who constantly walk around with a bluetooth on their ear. I mean, you can walk next the that guy for 10 minutes and he probably won’t get a call. How did the perception become that wearing a bluetooth was either:
1. a fashion statement
2. cool
I mean………really? Are you kidding?

Now look, I understand the benefit of being hands free, but do you really need it when you are around town. I use it in my car every now and then, but whenever I do I know that I look like a tool. So my questions….

Do you use one and why?
WHY DO PEOPLE WEAR THESE LIKES PIECES OF CLOTHING?

Here is another blog on the same subject that is pretty amusing.

The big news of the day was that Britney Spears’ sister got pregnant. Some people are saying this would never be newsworthy if it wasn’t for Britney but I think they are missing the point. Jamie Lynn Spears is a star on the Nickelodeon show “Zoey 101″ and she is 16. Beyond that she was living with her 19 year old boyfriend. From where I’m sittin that seems like pretty big news to me. The typical person who watches this show is a 11 year old girl who dreams of being like Jamie Lynn…well at least until now. Here is a great cnn article that has parent’s reactions to the news. In society this has crossed the line for most people. Clearly her parents have no clue how to raise children, as two of them have made major mistakes. I think 10 years ago she would have been crucified for this, but today she is commended for taking responsibility for what happened.

10 years from now this could be the norm…how far will normal go?

I thought I would commemorate the ending of my first semester of seminary with some of the things that have had an impact on me lately.

First off, for anyone who follows football and knows me, you know I am a Vikings fan. About a month ago I would have never thought they could make the playoffs. But…if the playoffs started today, the Vikings would be in. Awesome.

Ok, now to the non sports stuff since nobody cares about it but me.

1. Rich Kirkpatrick wrote a blog about the notion of “worship not being music, but being a lifestyle.” I’ve heard it my whole life and it seemed to make sense but I like how he breaks it down and argues kind of against it.
2. Scot McKnight at Jesus Creed has two great blogs. One about the emerging generation and how it effects church. This is always an issue that I love to think and talk about because it my age group. The other is about Willow Creek’s Reveal study/poll. He talks about some of the things he likes and doesn’t like about it. It is a must read.
3. A friend from my dad’s church, Randy Mooney, has a great blog where he discusses the book Stop Dating the Church by Joshua Harris.
4. Matt Singley used to work at Sunset Pres and now is enjoying the So Cal life with celebrities at church. Anyway, he has a great blog about marriage advice after being married for 11 years. Maybe I’ll give one piece of advice after 1 year. Its comin up!!!
5. Do you use Firefox instead of Explorer? Then read this…and if you don’t. You should switch.
6. Like most of you…I don’t get much blog traffic. I stumbled upon (not using stumble upon) this blog by a guy who I definitely don’t know. BUT he has some good advice for blogging. Check it.
7. And lastly…this weekend at Sunset the theme if spiritual warfare. I just turned in a paper (the last paper of the semester!!!!) about demon possession which I’ll discuss another time. I don’t think we ever realize the battles going on around us and in us at all times. Perry Noble is a wonderful pastor in South Carolina and he discusses some elements of spiritual warfare through Nehemiah.

I’ll let you know if I am Legend is any good. I’m not a big sci-fi guy and the previews seem to give it that kind of element, so you will know for sure if it is legit.