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Archive for May, 2008

Posted on May 21, 2008

Where Do You Find Your Inspiration?

(a Creative Chaos installment)
I was in Starbucks this morning when I saw a display for their new iced coffee drinks. The colors and layout jumped out at me and I grabbed my moleskine and started sketching away. I had been running into a mental roadblock on a web design project I’m working on until inspiration [...]

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Posted on May 20, 2008

Is Google Making Us Dumb?

Business Week recently ranked Google as the 2nd most innovative company in the US, and for good reason. They have made finding information about absolutely anything as simple as typing in a few keywords.
For example, that piece about Google being in the Business Week Top Innovative Companies list – did did I specifically bookmark that [...]

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Posted on May 19, 2008

Who Would Star In Your Movie?

You’ve become exceedingly famous. You give interviews every day about what makes you sucessful. You’re constantly being stopped on the street by people who want their picture taken with you.
And then you get a call from a big Hollywood studio. They’re going to make a movie about you! And you get to pick any Hollywood [...]

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Posted on May 16, 2008

Bill O’Reilly Explodes

I’m sorry if you’re an O’Reilly fan but this video is just too funny not to post. This is a video of Bill O’Reilly exploding on the set of Inside Edition. Can we say “Anger management” Bill? Also check out Steven Colbert’s take on Bill’s meltdown. Another reminder that damaging videos of yourself will ALWAYS [...]

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Posted on May 16, 2008

Anyone Remember Airwolf?

If you were a product of the 80s you’ll appreciate this. Steven Stull out of Atlanta, GA created a replica of the Airwolf helicopter from the 80s television show. I still remember watching that show as a kid and seeing this awesome helicopter flying through the air, guns blazing.

The helicopter was originally commissioned for a [...]

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Posted on May 15, 2008

2-year-old Singing The Lord’s Prayer

It seems my last couple of YouTube video posts have been about Asian kids doing some amazing things (Littlest Beatle, Japanese Guitar Phenomenon). In keeping with that trend watch this video of a cute little girl singing the Lord’s Prayer. I know, tough song for a kid to sing, huh? Did I mention she’s only [...]

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Posted on May 14, 2008

My _________ Sucks Because _________

Church leaders blame their lack of growth on many things. If only we had more lights, a better sound system, more videos, a better band. Visiting churches like Granger or North Point leaves most Pastors repeating the tenth commandment to themselves (thou shall not covet…thou shall not covet…).
Worship leaders aren’t immune from the “if only…” [...]

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Posted on May 13, 2008

My Picture Alongside Graham, Groeschel & Godin

Blake & Mark, a couple of my blog readers, pointed out that my picture made it into the 2008 Catalyst brochure! It’s the first (and probably last) time I’ve ever had my picture on the same page as Seth Godin, Craig Groeschel and Billy Graham.
By the way, if you haven’t been to the Catalyst Conference [...]

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Posted on May 12, 2008

I Want To Be A Rockstar

As you’re reading this I’m probably in the car on the way back from Fort Wayne. We stayed with some friends for the weekend to give us a break from the hotel. It was a welcome diversion from two high-energy girls cooped up in a tiny hotel room!
We had some great conversation about life, parenting, [...]

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Posted on May 9, 2008

Meet Jackass Brad

Meet Jackass Brad

Allow me to introduce you to an acquaintance of mine. You probably don’t hear me talk about him often because most of the time it’s easier to pretend he doesn’t exist. His name is Jackass Brad. This the is the part of me that comes out when I’m stressed or things don’t go my way. He’s not a pleasant person to be around as he tends to think mostly about himself. He’s short with his kids and cranky with his wife. If you’ve known me long enough I’m sure you’ve met him…

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