PHOTO: After Piper Invited Warren to DG Conference
April 11, 2010
Category: Random/Humor
Jennifer’s back…A Voice from my college days
March 27, 2010
Oldie But Goodie by my Favorite
February 20, 2010
My Thoughts Exactly…
January 30, 2010
Discovered this at Ben Witherington’s blog.
VIDEO: Starbucks and the Church
January 26, 2010
Well, God and coffee are not very comparable. But what do you think of this video?
VIDEO: What if Worship was like an NBA Game?
January 22, 2010
My Spiritual Mentors
January 5, 2010
Few teachers have been more influential in my spiritual journey through college and seminary (and beyond) than Greg Boyd and Paul Eddy. One of the lessons I’m trying to learn from them is not to take myself too seriously. Here’s yet another teaching moment. I’m taking notes. =) Remember Jesus’ words: “A student is not … More My Spiritual Mentors
Celebrate New Year with Bono’s ’82 Mullet
January 1, 2010
My favorite New Year’s Day song featuring Edge with hair, Bono with an enormous mullet and 80s hipsters dancing in the background. From United Kingdom TV show called The Tube. Happy New Year! What’s your favorite New Year’s Day song?
My Top 3: Muppets
December 9, 2009
Now, for something completely different. Are the Muppets making a comeback? I hope so and it appears so. (Did they ever completely leave the scene?) Last week my friend and I stopped reading our current blogs and news websites to check out the Muppets perform Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” (see below). Tonight I watched a new … More My Top 3: Muppets
Why do we Rake and Shovel?
November 17, 2009
NOTE: Please don’t the following too seriously. I’m just thinking (or joking) out loud again. They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Yeah, well, if that’s what it means to be insane, then what do we call folks who do certain things religiously and … More Why do we Rake and Shovel?
Keri’s Creepy Crawler Cookies & Cupcakes
November 1, 2009
Just one more reason my wife is so amazing. She really knows how to throw a party and puts extra time into the little details that make it more special. Check out her creepy crawler cookies and cupcake creations! They sure didn’t taste as scary as they looked. PS: She even let me put some … More Keri’s Creepy Crawler Cookies & Cupcakes
Are you stressed out?
October 23, 2009
STRESS: We all experience it. Here is an easy test to determine your current stress level. I am not sure exactly how this works, but this is amazingly accurate. The picture below has two identical dolphins in it. It was used in a case study on stress levels at the Mayo Clinic and later … More Are you stressed out?
The Undercover Chipmunk Spy & Book Thief
September 30, 2009
I was blogging this morning in my study when a little furry visitor scurried in to say hi. Yes, we have a chipmunk in our house! He tried sneaking up on me in my study. This was a huge violation of my sacred space. I jumped up and said, “Hey, stop right there Mister!” and … More The Undercover Chipmunk Spy & Book Thief
Are you afraid of clowns?
August 30, 2009
Now for something completely random and off topic… Coulrophobia is abnormal or exaggerated fear of clowns. Why are so many people scared of clowns? Do you find them creepy? Check out this video. Here’s some other strange phobias: Aulophobia- Fear of flutes. Barophobia- Fear of gravity Chronomentrophobia- Fear of clocks Homilophobia- Fear of sermons Geniophobia- Fear … More Are you afraid of clowns?
Tiger Woods Walks On Water
August 17, 2009
Shortly after posting my reflections on Tiger Woods and Jesus below I found the following related video. “He’s just that good.” Funny.
Weddings Are For Dancing
July 24, 2009
“Let us be glad and rejoice and give honor to Him, for the marriage of he Lamb is come and his wife has made herself ready” (Revelation 7:7). Perhaps you have already seen this video. If not, please check it out. I absolutely loved this wedding party’s joyful and celebratory dancing entrance to celebrate this young … More Weddings Are For Dancing
Electric Kisses
June 13, 2009
You may be thinking that the camera is out of focus in this recent photo of Keri kissing me at a wedding in Chicago. Well, you are mistaken. Love is electric. Keri’s kisses have been known to short-circuit microwaves, blow fuses, shatter glass, pop balloons, startle old ladies, and, of course, send shock waves through … More Electric Kisses
“To Quit or Not To Quit?” (Lindsay Swiggum)
May 15, 2009
Lindsay Swiggum, an 18-year old senior at Apple Valley High, is part of the youth group I pastor. She recently took 1st place honors in the state speech competition in the category of “Original Oratory.” The following is her original work that won her state. I am very impressed with Lindsay’s writing talent — and … More “To Quit or Not To Quit?” (Lindsay Swiggum)
Central Station Surprise!
May 4, 2009
Life doesn’t have to be so serious. We all need to stop, put down our briefcase once in a while and join in a happy song and dance! What if we had one of these sweet moments every day?
Saturday Morning Waffles
April 25, 2009
Is there anything better than sleeping in on a lazy Saturday and then enjoying some enormous, fruit covered waffles prepared with love by your amazing spouse? Thanks, Keri! They were delicious! Martha Stewart has nothing on you!
I’m published at “Jesus Creed” on Beliefnet.com
April 5, 2009
Two of my recent writings “Lord of the Bedroom?” and “The Good Samaritan and the Hitchhiker” are being featured at Beliefnet.com on Scot McKnight’s Jesus Creed blog April 3 and April 10. McKnight’s award-winning Jesus Creed has been rated by Technorati.com as the #1 site for Emerging Church. Go read my post and the engaging debate over birth control HERE! Read … More I’m published at “Jesus Creed” on Beliefnet.com
Does Satan Exist?
March 27, 2009
Mark Driscoll debates Deepak Chopra and others on ABC’s “Nightline Face-Off” over the question: “Does Satan exist?” Very lively and entertaining debate. Watch the whole debate HERE. What did you think?
Congrats Peter & Joy!!
March 10, 2009
In middle school we sat at the lunch table together . In high school we ran out of gas discussing our girl problems in an idling car. In college we shared a dorm room, fought over music and messes and grew in our faith leaps and bounds. After college we were each other’s best man … More Congrats Peter & Joy!!
So funny, so sad, so true…
March 7, 2009
Have you seen this yet? Comedian Louis CK on Conan O’Brien, October 1st, 2008. Louis speaks of how our generation has been spoiled by technology.
Graphically making my point…
February 20, 2009
Does this graphically make my points about the dangers of micro-communication and the movement of people in our culture toward a “soundbite Christianity?” (Read previous post here) “Just give me a small dose of Jesus when and where I want it.” Thanks for the image, Joe!
Jeremy L. Berg 