I read a lot of online content.
Some of it is not absolutely wonderful. Some of it is. Sometimes, when I read something, I am amazed to find that someone thinks the same as I do, and expresses it so brilliantly. Sometimes, I read something that I would have never thought of, but is lovely all the same.
I thought I’d share these reads with you. Every so often, I’m going to post a list of links to the articles/blogposts/whatever that I have read and enjoyed that week/month/time period between these posts. Just for you.
And sometimes there will be videos.
http://shawnsmucker.com/2011/01/26/a-free-hotel-refrigerator/
This is about taking a fast from judging. Convicting. Maybe because I am also a first-born?
http://donmilleris.com/2011/01/26/a-creator-doesnt-just-talk-about-their-work-they-work/
About actually working instead of just talking about working. I am so guilty of the latter.
So funny. So true.
http://makeitmad.com/2010/06/16/consider-this-your-new-pornography/#more-243
This guy can write. He strings words together thoughtfully, beautifully. This is his first post in a blog I have only recently begun to read, but already love. And if I wasn't a fan before, one look at the About page with the chalkboard wall converted me.
http://www.ifitweremyhome.com/
Cool site that let's you see how your life would have been different you had been born in another country.
http://shegotjokes.blogspot.com/2011/01/inspiration-week-day-4.html
Great little post about actually doing what inspires you. Funny. So true. Exactly what I'm working on in my life...maybe you've noticed a trend.
Did I miss anything?
Showing posts with label Friday Reads. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Friday Reads. Show all posts
Friday, January 28, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Friday Reads: January 21 Edition
I read a lot of online content.
http://tomywife.tumblr.com/
Notes for my future wife. [Not mine, the author's. I'd like a husband thankyouverymuch.] These are sometimes funny, sometimes sweet. Cute idea.
http://www.catalystspace.com/content/read/article_JAN11--asking_the_wrong_question--jon_acuff/
Good article for anyone trying to gain followers/clients/readers/fans. I actually just asked myself this question last week (well, not exactly this question, but the "Why?" question). I wrote down the answer and I was planning to post it next week. So...stay tuned..or something.
http://mcintoshbrett.tumblr.com/post/2860759069/i-am-really-being-challenged-by-twitter-i-joined
This is by my friend Brett. He has a great point and I think it's one everybody should think about. Similar to the article above. Perhaps I'll add a line about twitter in the Why? blog I post next week.
This week's reading list is a little short. Is there anything I missed out on? What did you read/watch/write (that's right, pimp your blog--we won't judge) that was good this week?
Some of it is not absolutely wonderful. Some of it is. Sometimes, when I read something, I am amazed to find that someone thinks the same as I do, and expresses it so brilliantly. Sometimes, I read something that I would have never thought of, but is lovely all the same.
I thought I'd share these reads with you. Every so often, I'm going to post a list of links to the articles/blogposts/whatever that I have read and enjoyed that week/month/time period between these posts. Just for you.
And sometimes there will be videos.
And sometimes there will be videos.
I decided to post them on Friday, because it's the end of the week, and also because my stats show that y'all like to read stuff on Friday.
http://tomywife.tumblr.com/
Notes for my future wife. [Not mine, the author's. I'd like a husband thankyouverymuch.] These are sometimes funny, sometimes sweet. Cute idea.
http://www.catalystspace.com/content/read/article_JAN11--asking_the_wrong_question--jon_acuff/
Good article for anyone trying to gain followers/clients/readers/fans. I actually just asked myself this question last week (well, not exactly this question, but the "Why?" question). I wrote down the answer and I was planning to post it next week. So...stay tuned..or something.
http://mcintoshbrett.tumblr.com/post/2860759069/i-am-really-being-challenged-by-twitter-i-joined
This is by my friend Brett. He has a great point and I think it's one everybody should think about. Similar to the article above. Perhaps I'll add a line about twitter in the Why? blog I post next week.
This week's reading list is a little short. Is there anything I missed out on? What did you read/watch/write (that's right, pimp your blog--we won't judge) that was good this week?
Friday, January 14, 2011
Friday Reads: January 14 Edition
http://blog.beliefnet.com/omeoflittlefaith/2011/01/blessed-are-the-peacemakers.html
The story at the end hasn't received enough news coverage, in my opinion. I've been watching the news all week (because of the weather) and have only heard this story via two links posted on Twitter. It's beautiful. And challenging--if the situation was reversed would Christians have the same reaction?
http://criticscubby.blogspot.com/
My sister started a blog last week. It's a movie review blog. She's pretty critical about movies--cares about camera angles and music and accents--so you know if she gives a movie a good review, it's probably worth checking out.
http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2011/01/prayer/
short, sweet, and to the (lovely, thought-provoking) point.
Like he says, "stinkin' genius" and hilarious.
http://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2011/01/the-unspeakable-in-its-jammies/69369/#
You've heard about the recent changes to "update" Huck Finn, right? This article is about that. There's some mild (mild as in, in the KJV) language at the end, well, and throughout I suppose (not appearing in the KJV), which you could probably figure out because of what it's about... Anyway, I liked this article.
http://www.relevantmagazine.com/god/church/features/24107-the-tested-faith-of-matt-chandler
This is a story of Matt Chandler, the pastor/speaker, and how he is dealing with his cancer diagnosis. I knew a little about this story before, but really appreciated this article.
The story at the end hasn't received enough news coverage, in my opinion. I've been watching the news all week (because of the weather) and have only heard this story via two links posted on Twitter. It's beautiful. And challenging--if the situation was reversed would Christians have the same reaction?
http://criticscubby.blogspot.com/
My sister started a blog last week. It's a movie review blog. She's pretty critical about movies--cares about camera angles and music and accents--so you know if she gives a movie a good review, it's probably worth checking out.
http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2011/01/prayer/
short, sweet, and to the (lovely, thought-provoking) point.
Like he says, "stinkin' genius" and hilarious.
http://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2011/01/the-unspeakable-in-its-jammies/69369/#
You've heard about the recent changes to "update" Huck Finn, right? This article is about that. There's some mild (mild as in, in the KJV) language at the end, well, and throughout I suppose (not appearing in the KJV), which you could probably figure out because of what it's about... Anyway, I liked this article.
http://www.relevantmagazine.com/god/church/features/24107-the-tested-faith-of-matt-chandler
This is a story of Matt Chandler, the pastor/speaker, and how he is dealing with his cancer diagnosis. I knew a little about this story before, but really appreciated this article.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Friday Reads: December 17 Edition
I read a lot of online content.
Without further ado, here's this week's (and a couple weeks in the past, too...since this is the first edition):
Some of it is not absolutely wonderful. Some of it is. Sometimes, when I read something, I am amazed to find that someone thinks the same as I do, and expresses it so brilliantly. Sometimes, I read something that I would have never thought of, but is lovely all the same.
I thought I'd share these reads with you. Every so often, I'm going to post a list of links to the articles/blogposts/whatever that I have read and enjoyed that week/month/time period between these posts. Just for you.
And sometimes there will be videos. Like this time.
And sometimes there will be videos. Like this time.
I decided to post them on Friday, because it's the end of the week, and also because my stats show that y'all like to read stuff on Friday.
Without further ado, here's this week's (and a couple weeks in the past, too...since this is the first edition):
I love this blog (I'm pretty sure I've mentioned that before). On Wednesdays, he blogs with a little less humor and calls them Serious Wednesdays. This one brings new perspective to a Bible story of blessing that I never even thought twice about.
http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/12/facebook-feeding-frenzies/
Another SCL one. This one's a little less serious, but also very true.
http://stuffchristianslike.net/2010/12/facebook-feeding-frenzies/
Another SCL one. This one's a little less serious, but also very true.
Safety vs. Creativity.
http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2010/12/14/how-writing-is-like-a-bell/
Beautiful description of what it is like to write--art, worship, necessary.
http://www.google.com/intl/en/press/zeitgeist2010/#review
A year in review, Google-style; great video. Then, you can look at their lists of top rising searches and stuff. Kinda neat to see what we were looking for in 2010.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZrf0PbAGSk
Just in case you haven't seen it yet, the Digital Nativity.
Feel free to add comments with links to cool stuff you've read/watched this week!
http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2010/12/14/how-writing-is-like-a-bell/
Beautiful description of what it is like to write--art, worship, necessary.
http://www.google.com/intl/en/press/zeitgeist2010/#review
A year in review, Google-style; great video. Then, you can look at their lists of top rising searches and stuff. Kinda neat to see what we were looking for in 2010.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZrf0PbAGSk
Just in case you haven't seen it yet, the Digital Nativity.
Feel free to add comments with links to cool stuff you've read/watched this week!
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