Category: Podcast

Released on the Spark My Muse podcast

Hell is For Real…but how hot is it?

…it’s so hot that…

I can’t think of a good joke for this right now. (Feel free to use your wit in the comments section, if you feel inclined.)

The reality of Heaven (that we’ve been discussing in recent posts) pulls into question the validity of the bible’s portrayal of Hell as well.

I think the scorching flames, pitchforks, and undying worms have actually undersold the idea of Hell.

Not that isolation and burning hot sulfur would be fun, but the reality of choosing death over life and the separation from God cannot be caught up in amputated descriptions we ordinarily have.

Who better to elucidate the topic than arguably the foremost New Testament scholar alive today.

Below is the statement not about real keys, or master locks. It’s about the victory of God, and about the hope we have that death is truly conquered.

New International Version (©1984)
I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades. Rev. 1:18

This was not a Christmasy post, was it?

Okay. Time to pull from the archives!

First, remember that Christmas is a time of giving. Here’s my project to give things away (public domain style). There are just a few days left to leave your mark on the world during Advent.

Second. Some needed Christmas humor…okay, it’s semi-dark humor.
Three selections:
1. Funny Santa photo
2. Funny Santa photo 2 (I did a whole week of this last year)
3. (suspicious holiday songs)

Bug Stoppers

Hi friends,

I did my self the disservice of trying to alter my wp code, and I messed a bunch of things up. As damage control I switched themes to this plain one here.

If you have issues with this site, or any problem, let me know, please.

Thanks

5 Reasons You can’t Fix People

creative commons photo. click for attribution.
  • (#1) Sorry to be blunt, but it’s just not your job. It never was.
  • (#2) You’re pretty crappy at fixing yourself.
    If you were good at fixing yourself, you would’t want to fix other people.
    In them (the “un-fixed”) you see yourself.
  • (#3) You don’t have that kind of power. It’s inappropriate to think you do.
  • (#4) People resent the condescension, so even if you try to be kind in the fixing it’s counterproductive.
  • (#5) People are supposed to have some unfixable spots.
    I write about “broken jars” here.

What are the alternatives?

  • Walk with people
  • Be a good influence
  • listen more
  • love more
  • learn more
What are some reasons or alternatives for you?

#PickMeEllen (Trying to help my neighbor boy get a wheelchair lift)

#PickMeEllen is Ellen Degeneres‘ project to spread some Christmas spirit. People tweet their requests using that hashtag. A few people will be chosen for Christmas surprises.

Please help me get a message to Ellen that my neighbor needs a wheel chair lift very badly. His mom carries him up the stairs from the road over her shoulder a few times per day. The railing is unusable and the stairs are cracked. She will fall, it’s only a matter of when. It’s very dangerous for her and him. I think it’s a great Christmas project to help them, and I need your help.Tweet this article, or contact the Ellen show (link on her name above.)

Hey, If I can’t get Ellen to be my Santa, will you help, if I set up a fund to raise money for Kristian?

Tweet this story, link to it, or do something to help about this sweet kid!

super steep stairs, crappy railing, pre-accident spot for Kristian and his mom

 

Kristian is 15 (he looks like a NiNJA in this pose a little, but actually he can't walk)

Coming soon: “NiNJA Interviews”

NiNJA What?
A series of 5-6 min. interviews.

Who?
Creatives, writers, bloggers, humorous types, thought leaders, & fav ppl.

When?
Within 1 week (and then continuing)

Who’s in them?
So far this is by invitation only. They are surprises, hence the NiNJA theme. Featured interviewee are allowed to Nominate new interviewees.

Can I get a “NiNJA interview”…I’m super cool?

The coveted Nominee Badge

Maybe. If you wish to be considered…contact a featured interviewee and seek a nomination from them. If they agree to sponsor you, they can even send you a Nominee Badge for your website.

Send me a link your website, and/or pitch to me (under 100 words) and tell me what you have to say in a “NiNJA interview”. (Such as a creative idea, a useful tip, a book/film/project/album/art work, or something else that falls into the awesomeness category.) These pitch ideas won’t have the sway that a Nomination has, and I cannot accommodate every request, (NiNJAs are an elite bunch after all). However, I’ll be in touch within 72 hours, if I’m interested, because you have wowed me.

Thank you. That is all.