Adam's Gift

Adam's Gift: A Memoir of a Pastor’s Calling to Defy the Church’s Persecution of Lesbians and Gays
by Jimmy Creech

This is an inspiring story of faith and courage. Having had the opportunity to meet Jimmy Creech this past summer, and hear him tell his story, I wanted to read more about it. I am so thankful for people like Jimmy Creech who are providing leadership and examples of how to follow Jesus and bring the love and grace of the kingdom of God to ALL those in our lives. I hope that the organized church will leave their petty pious legalism and prejudice behind in favor of true Gospel of love and grace. I highly recommend this well written memoir of one of our generation's giants of faith.

Durham Men's Group

"This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill - the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill - you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes." - Morpheus

the gates of hell?

I would love to hear the story behind this gate! I know there must be one.

Calvary Baptist Church 

10310 Chapel Hill Road,

Morrisville, NC 27560

Matthew 16:18

18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

TechRepublic: Steve Jobs' 100-year legacy: Humanizing technology

Check out this great article by Tech Republic's Jason Hiner. Lots to think about, and act upon. Read entire article here

Steve Jobs NeXT computer...

I fell in love with the NeXT computer after reading the review in Byte Magazine all those years ago. It was out of my price range, but oh I wanted one so bad. Thank you Steve, for imagining, and then making it so.

Dawes!!!

My musically astute and very clever wife scored us 2 tickets to see Dawes at Cat's Cradle!!! WOO-HOO! Dawes opened for Alison Krauss at Koko Booth. Check them out on YouTube, they are fantastic!

Readnponder review of The Soul of a Soldier

I read this book earlier in the summer. It is written by one of my book club buddies. The author's presentation of the letters gives a peek into the mind and heart of a man serving in the Civil War. this is one of several books i've read recently that have piqued my interest in history. I should have paid more attention when I was in school!!!


Read the review here...


http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/187302964

Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas

When Patents Attack

Something is very wrong with our nation's technology innovation process. Legal does not equal moral. Check out this enlightening yet disturbing story from "This American Life" 

http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/441/when-patents-attack

Kiva City Launches in Detroit

We were just in Detroit this past weekend, and we saw some of the areas of great need first hand. After living in the Detroit area for 2 years, I am excited to hear that Kiva is now making possible micro-loans to the people of Detroit. There is much to be done there. This is very exciting, and we are anxious to be a part!

Cheyenne Raiders by Robert Jordan

Cheyenne Raiders by Robert Jordan

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

One of my first ventures into historical fiction. This is a great story. It was also my first Robert Jordan book besides the Wheel of Time series. I recommend this book.

Today

Today...

"The past is history, the future is a mystery, but the present is a gift, a gift from God. Don't return it unopened."

One of my CS Lewis book club friends heard this from a native Indian (I think Navaho) at a morning presentation while staying in Sedona (AZ).

Godric: A Novel

Godric: A Novel by Frederick Buechner

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one of the best books I've read in a long time! To read it feels nearly like reading poetry or music lyrics, it pulls you in and along with a comfortable rhythm that just feels right. The story is rich and many layered; very human and at the same time very holy. It reminded me very much of my favourite novel by C.S. Lewis "Till We Have Faces" in its style, depth, creativitity, and excellent writing. I heartily give this book five stars, I wish there were six to give. I am looking forward to both re-reading it (so much depth there) and also to finding other novels by Buechner (actually, I have a friend who offered to loan them to me, so I won't have to search!). I encourage you to find a copy of this book and savour it. This is a must-read.

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