Apprentice 2 Jesus

Humor

  • Church Planting Idea

    Here is the scenario: a church planting effort in my neck of the woods (NE Minneapolis), so a viable business model could be explored. “Viable” is something that can be discussed. Minneapolis, priding itself on local consumers and local ideas, could use one last “independent” bookstore. So, we create one, like it’s the “last independent… Read more

  • Consider the Lilies of the Field

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  • Is Hitler in Heaven?

    I have no idea why anyone would want to venture into THAT question… except universalists who want lots of hits on their blogs. And since I would like a few more hits here, I put the question up just to get some numbers up. It’s shameless. Sue me. 😉 HERE is the article. Personally, I… Read more

  • Microsoft’s New Department

    Read carefully from this memo. See if anything stands out to you: (CEO Steve) Ballmer also talked about the company’s future plans, while detailing the functions that form the basis of Microsoft’s transformation — Engineering, Marketing, Business Development and Evangelism, Advanced Strategy and Research, Finance, HR, Legal, and COO. Who knew Microsoft was evangelical?  Read more

  • What does street ministry in San Francisco look like?

    Sometimes like this:   But, for me, I found my own kind of audience that seems to relate very well with me:             Read more

  • We Found Vinton Street in San Francisco

    If you are a fan of the show “Monk,” you know the running street name is “Vinton.” Just about anything that is happening with a street name is happening on Vinton Street. We were touring China Town in San Francisco and FOUND Vinton Street. Here is the sign:     And here is… wait for… Read more

  • A Pep Talk for my Royals

    Since my Royals can’t get above .500, I think they have a mental block. So, I’m doing my part to help them out. Read more

  • Our Government is Transparent. As You Were.

    Q: In the spirit of “transparency,” just what is the scope of the warrants issued to listen in on conversations and read emails? A: We can’t reveal that at this time. Q: The name of the secret judge who issued these secret warrants? A: We can’t reveal that at this time. Q: The names of… Read more

  • The Tax Man Approacheth

    A classic Dave Barry thought: Q: Are we ever going to have a federal tax system that regular people can understand? A: Our top political leaders have all voiced strong support for this idea. Q: So you’re saying it will never happen? A: Right. Read more

  • Declaring My New Allegiances

    Today is a big day. I am announcing that I am really a Green Bay Packers fan. Huge fan. Love that team. I am also announcing that baseball is just too fast moving for me. I am taking up CRICKET. The slower pace is just more suited to my advanced age. And in other news,… Read more