Monthly Archives: April 2008

Rob Bell and the Dalai Lama

Tomorrow morning is the beginning of Seeds of Compassion, a five day event in Seattle organized around a visit from the Dalai Lama. The speakers include the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Dr. Ingrid Mattson, president of the Islamic Society of North America, Rabbi David Rosen, Rob Bell, and Doug Paggit, as well as music from Dave Matthews.

Wait a minute. The Dalai Lama and Rob Bell on the same panel? How did that happen, you might ask. Well, the story goes something like this… Continue reading

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Movies, Hope, Language, and the Rabbit Room

For some reason, I have a hard time trying to explain my view on art to people who hold the same viewpoint I grew up with. It’s easy for me to get frustrated talking about art with someone who thinks Harry Potter is evil, or who doesn’t agree with Philippines 4:8 (“whatsoever things are true”) and wants all their movies to present a fake, sanitized view of life, to be like animated Thomas Kinkade paintings. So I’m glad when guys like Andrew Peterson, a friend that I’ve had this discussion with several times, take time to try to explain their views to others. Continue reading

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Sixpence None the Richer

Last night, I had the good fortune to be at the packed Sixpence None the Richer show at 3rd and Lindsley here in Nashville. After a four year hiatus, Sixpence is making music together again. I think this show was … Continue reading

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John R. Rice

Peering into your history is always an interesting experience, both for what it tells you about who you were and where you came from and for exploring the mystery of who you are becoming. A couple weeks ago, I had … Continue reading

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