perspective

Learn From the Past

March 19, 2010, by 1 comment

abortion_planned_parenthoodThis pamphlet was released by Planned Parenthood in 1952.

Interesting how they’ve changed their story over the years…

Their slogan back then was pretty interesting as well:  “Every child a wanted child”

I guess it just depends on what they meant by that…

(HT Z)

John Piper On Duty vs. Delight

February 17, 2010, by No comments yet

This is five minutes from John Piper‘s message from this year’s Desiring God Conference For Pastors.

Piper taught for an hour on what he has learned from C.S. Lewis over the course of his life.

Almost every single sentence is quotable and I STRONGLY encourage you to go download it or watch it (for free, of course).

But if you only have five minutes, watch this clip, where Piper explains how a sense of duty in the christian faith is not only a waste of time — it’s just about the OPPOSITE of the Gospel:

Don’t Judge a Book Buy The Cover

January 28, 2010, by No comments yet

I learned a good lesson recently.

Well, I guess it wasn’t new. Let’s say I was reminded of a good lesson recently.

Since it involves a moment of personal vulnerability in someone else’s life, I’m going to leave out lots of details that would probably make it a better story and just cut to the chase. If we ever get the chance to sit down and chat, you can ask me for the long version :0)

Here goes:

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Ronnie Bruce On Speaking With Integrity

January 25, 2010, by No comments yet

Typography from Ronnie Bruce on Vimeo.

2009 In Photos

December 15, 2009, by 1 comment

The Boston Globe has a section on their website called “The Big Picture“, where they have some of the best photos from around the world on almost a daily basis.

It’s one of my favorite websites, and while some of the photos are beautiful and inspiring, some stop me in my tracks and remind me how big the world is and how small my perspective often is.

This week, they have a post titled “2009 In Photos, Pt. 1“.

The photos are super high-res, and there are a lot of ‘em, so it takes a while for all of them to load, but it is definitely worth the wait.

Here are a few of my favorites: