Since this video already has over 8 million views on YouTube you've probably seen it, but in case you haven't, or in case you just need to see it again, here it is. I think it pretty much sums up everything about being awesome. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-gQLqv9f4o
Social Justice
Be Reconciled!
This marks the first post to The Awesomeness Conspiracy by our own Bard-in-Residence, Mr. Steve Peck. Today we are happy to share Steve's original song, "Be Reconciled." It is a prophetic word to the church to meet Jesus' challenge to love all. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qu74Qx_z_8
The dirtiest word in politics…
As the results of the presidential election came in last night, I posted on my Twitter feed that, in my opinion, the Republicans’ biggest mistake during this campaign cycle was to demonize the idea of compromise. From a quick scan of the morning news programs today, it seems many of the talking heads from both … Continue reading The dirtiest word in politics…
I’m coming out.
Today (10.11.12) has been named "National Coming Out Day." And I think it's time I came out. It's time I came out as a straight man who supports the rights of my gay brothers and sisters to enjoy the same rights as I do. It's time I came out as a friend to publically support … Continue reading I’m coming out.
The road to peace runs through the suffering of forgiveness
“Forgiveness is always a form of costly suffering.” – Tim Keller Yesterday’s post regarding forgiveness on the anniversary of the 9/11/01 terrorist attacks drew a good deal of really interesting conversation over on my Facebook page. One of the themes that sort of bubbled to the surface was that of exactly how vulnerable we should … Continue reading The road to peace runs through the suffering of forgiveness