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2014-01-17T07:47:59-07:00

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Pastor Performs 1-minute Church Service so he can Watch the 49ers Play: A Little Friday Funny

Last updated on: January 17, 2014 at 7:47 am By Tim Suttle

My first thought after watching this was, how many Sunday mornings would I have liked to try something like this. That thought was immediately followed by another, even more terrifying thought: how many Sunday mornings do the folks at my church wish this is exactly what I would do? I know it was just his funny greeting and they did worship as usual after this, but it was a brilliant bit. I want to be friends with this guy. Pastor... Read more

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2014-01-16T13:04:31-07:00

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How Are You Affected by your Workspace?

Last updated on: January 16, 2014 at 1:04 pm By Tim Suttle

So this is my office. I actually kind of like my office right now. I feel at home there, and can be productive. But it wasn’t always this way for me. I’ve always known that I am very affected by my environment. Even as a kid, I would spend hours arranging and decorating my bedroom. I have been aware that I’m sensitive to my environment, and that I care a lot about my space. But I have not always been... Read more

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2014-01-15T12:48:21-07:00

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Top 12 Worst Pastor Gimmicks – From the RNS

Last updated on: January 15, 2014 at 12:48 pm By Tim Suttle

So, the RNS posted an article about the top 12 worst pastoral stunts that were done in order to gain publicity, or do “ministry.” My first question was, why aren’t the top five all Ed Young related? The Sherman tank on stage, a live lion as a sermon illustration, or the bed-in, when Ed and his wife spent 24 hours on the roof of their church in bed together, web-casting the whole time, to promote their book on sex. The punch... Read more

2014-01-13T13:24:48-07:00

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Monday Morning Confessional: Farewell to Lucy-dog

Last updated on: January 13, 2014 at 1:24 pm By Tim Suttle

I confess that my dog Lucy died yesterday. I say my, but she was ours, mine and Kristin’s, and we shared her with our two boys. We were up most of the night with her Saturday, and knew that if it didn’t happen any sooner, today would have been the day we had to let her go. While we were at church she pulled her favorite old comforter into her kennel, lay down on it, and that was all she... Read more

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2014-01-10T08:12:27-07:00

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Golden Globes Classic Moment: Will Ferrell & Kristen Wiig – A Little Friday Funny

Last updated on: January 10, 2014 at 8:12 am By Tim Suttle

The Golden Globes are this Sunday. I know I’ve been rough on award shows. We have one for everything now: Emmys, Oscars, tonys, ESPYs, Golden Globes, People’s Choice, Critic’s Choice, Image Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, SAG Awards, Kid’s Choice, VMAs, CMAs, and of course, the Christian version – The Dove Awards. It is no longer enough just to write a book, make a movie, star in a musical, write a play, or sing a song; you have to win a contest over... Read more

2014-01-06T12:58:02-07:00

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Monday Morning Confessional

Last updated on: January 6, 2014 at 12:58 pm By Tim Suttle

I confess that it is insanely cold outside, -8 degrees at my house last night, and yet still I love winter. When I start to think it’s too cold, I just imagine how cranky I would be if it was 110 degrees outside today (the summer equivalent to our current cold snap). Then I remember how much I love winter, and I find myself thankful for the cold. At least with the snow and the cold there’s a bit of... Read more

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2014-01-03T08:29:15-07:00

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Funniest Thing I Saw Over the Holidays: Today’s Friday Funny

Last updated on: January 3, 2014 at 8:29 am By Tim Suttle

JT was back on SNL a couple weeks ago, and his sketch “Bring it On Down to Wrappinville” with Jimmy Fallon was seriously the funniest thing I’ve seen on TV in a long time… something about cultural icons dressed up as a household items singing & dancing that makes me laugh out loud. I think that “Bring it on down to Veganville” was better, but this was pretty good. If you haven’t watched the show, it’s worth the time.... Read more

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2014-01-02T10:48:33-07:00

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The Limits of Wisdom and the Wisdom of Limits: A Reflection at the Beginning of A New Year

Last updated on: January 2, 2014 at 10:48 am By Tim Suttle

As I’ve been reflecting upon my year in 2013 there’s no doubt in my mind that it was the most difficult and the most painful year of my life. I’ve said more funeral liturgies, dealt with more personal challenges, experienced more wounding from relationships, faced more demanding professional circumstances, delved into new territory in terms of parenting, ego work, writing, pace of life, and stress than ever before. I know that everyone deals with all of these things, and I’m... Read more

2013-12-30T10:47:57-07:00

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Monday Morning Confessional

Last updated on: December 30, 2013 at 10:47 am By Tim Suttle

I confess that I’ve been a bad blogger this past week – I didn’t even post a Friday Funny – pretty lame. I’ll do better this week. I confess I read something about a reality TV guy on some sort of duck hunting show who said some insensitive things a few weeks back. Has anybody else heard about this? I was just wondering if anyone has an opinion on it? Maybe I’ll check on Facebook… I confess that I just... Read more

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2013-12-23T07:44:56-07:00

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Monday Morning Confessional

Last updated on: December 23, 2013 at 7:44 am By Tim Suttle

I confess that I am nearly done with Christmas shopping. I need to make three more stops and then I’m done. I confess that my job with regard to shopping for my two sons has always been the Dollar Store. The strategy behind this was drawn from the fact that the first four Christmases of each of our boy’s lives, they spent more time playing with the boxes and packaging than any of the toys we gave them (anyone else... Read more

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