I’m scanning through John Piper’s Brothers We Are Not Professionals.  I resonate deeply with some of what he writes, then disagree with other elements – I suppose that makes for an engaging read.  Anyway, here’s an “I resonateâ€� for us all to ponder in relation to preaching ministry: â€...

My love for Atkinson candy is well documented. But until now, I have only sampled products that encompass ingredients they are known for. What I mean by this is that Atkinson primarily centers its products on coconut, peanuts/peanut butter, and various nuts. Of course other candy companies use these...

WHITE HOUSE GHOSTS Presidents and Their Speechwriters By Robert Schlesinger...

Playbook for Christian Manhood: 12 Key Plays for Black Teen Boys  Playbook for Christian Manhood Helps Black Teen Boys Thrive, Not Just Survive! 16.4% of black teens have carried a weapon Among 10 to 24 year-olds, homicide is the leading cause of death of blacks Only 8% of young black...

The New York Times looks at how Tom Judson, who many of you may know as porn actor Gus Mattox, leapt from his adult film retirement in 2005 to a career in house-flipping in upstate New York, renovating homes with a talent he learned using his own handiwork skills and some books: "Mr. Judson's new bu...

Okay, I know I just did a list yesterday…but things are slow here around the holidays and lists are all the rage at the end of the year…So, I present my 2007 Top 15 Best Shows in New York (that I saw…which obviously makes this a very biased list:) Honorable Mention ( It was hard to...