Books I (remembered that) I read in 2009

My good friend Chris put out a list of the books he’s read in 2009.  I liked the idea so much I decided to blog my own list of books I read in 2009.  Those I remembered that I’ve read, at least.  Before I start, let me thank Delicious Library for their excellent software that…

The War on Advent

During one of my Advent sermons this year I remarked, “I don’t think there really is any such thing as a ‘War on Christmas.’  At least, if there is one then they’ve apparently missed.  I do, however, think there might be a ‘War on Advent,’ and that churches and retailers are inadvertently allied in that the war.”…

Evaluation Day

I might be odd, but I actually enjoy being evaluated.  I think this is partly because I’m usually my harshest critic, so the critiques that other people bring are rarely surprising.  When people evaluate me highly, however, it’s pleasantly surprising.  I am used, however, to being evaluated on things like, “What did you do for…