Saturday, April 7, 2012

Holy Saturday - The Weekly Round-Up

Here is an Easter basket worth of the best and newsworthy from last week. Today you will find all sorts of articles, videos, and posts to stimulate your theological thinking with a few extra clips about my favorite Hollywood musical and, of course, with an historic Opening Day behind us in Cleveland, reflections on baseball.

Best Motivational Site of the Week
pickthebrain.com

22 Reasons To NEVER Give Up


Best Scholarly Conversation
to Coincide w/Holy Week 2012
Bart Ehrman, National Public Radio

'Did Jesus Exist?' An Historian Makes His Case


Second Best Scholarly Essay
to Coincide w/Holy Week 2012
John Dominic Crossan, Huffington Post

Why Did Jesus Go To Jerusalem?


Best Theological Reflection
on Ministry to Children in the Church
Robin Szoke, Building the Continuum

A Story of Faith, Passion and Wonder


This One Will Make You Think
Timothy Noah, The New Republic

Language Cop: "Christian"


This One Will Make You Think Too!
Andrew Sullivan, The Daily Beast

Christianity in Crisis


Proud To Say I Know Them...
Ammendment One Opposition
Sally and Russell Robinson, Christ Church Episcopal
Charlotte, North Carolina


Compare These Two Easter Messages:
Which One Mentions the Name Jesus?
The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church or
The President of the United States

The Presiding Bishop's Easter Message 2012
OR
President Obama's Easter Address at National Prayer Breakfast 2012


Best Commentary on the Above
Lee Duigon, NewsWithViews.com

What's Missing From This Easter Message?


Enough Religion! Baseball is Back!!
Best Editorial on The Grand Old Game
Colum McCann, The New York Times

What Baseball Does to the Soul


Lessons from the Game: Sportsmanship
godvine.com

Injury Turns To Inspiration


25 Things You Did Not Know
About Hollywood's Greatest Movie: Singing In The Rain
moviefone.com

Singing In The Rain: 60th Anniversary


Most Popular Blog Post This Week for John 13:34

Overcoming Fear


Always End With Animals, Children or Adults Having Fun
Youtube.com



Happy Easter and Happy Passover to all of my Friends and Family. Make sure you check the blog tomorrow morning for a special Easter message and an awesome musical offering.

Love One Another - Brian

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