I like netflix. I'm a fan. I quit using their DVD service this fall and lately I've been streaming the content instead. I was a bit concerned about lack of access to new releases (especially since Blockbuster seems to have vanished entirely from the face of Long Island) but the truth is, I've been trying to read more lately anyhow and there's a LOT of content available for streaming.
So I'm cruising through the menu a few weeks ago when I saw a Bruce Lee movie I had never seen. It's called Game of Death. Fans of martial arts movies are ...
James Bond Obsession
** Heads up: there is absolutely zero spiritual content in the following entry.
Unless discussing James Bond somehow brings you closer to God.
Which is decidedly possible.
I got a couple of gift cards for Christmas this year, which I used to complete my collection of James Bond films. I now own all of the 22 movies in the series, plus the extra non-canonical 'Never Say Never Again,' which is basically a remake of Thunderball.
There are many of the films I haven't seen yet and I'm having a great time slowly working my way through the set. I intend to stretch this out ...
Lin-Sanity Reloaded
Even if you're not an NBA fan, you've probably heard the name 'Jeremy Lin.' And you've probably suffered through many of the bad puns that his name has given birth to. But you may not know the back story.
Simply by virtue of the fact that he's one of the few Chinese players in the NBA, Lin has a huge following in the Asian community. Earlier this year, he was thrust into the limelight after leading the Knicks on a 7 game winning streak.
Lin had been cut by the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors. He was sent down to ...
First World Problems
This past Sunday at True North, we wrapped up a message series called "How to Be Rich." If you missed it, you can check out the audio here, at our message archive.
It was a pretty heavy three weeks and I got a ton of positive feedback on it, which really encouraged me because talking about money always sets me off balance.
We talked at length about how blessed we are and how no matter what, we're all convinced that we're broke and that "rich" is a title for someone else. The truth is, if you live indoors, you have indoor plumbing, ...
OK, so here's the deal. Our neighbors are losing patience
with us due to the amount of noise coming from the building on Sundays.
And the truth is, they're absolutely right. We can be a loud bunch.
So, we're asking if each of you would kindly make a concerted
effort to be really really quiet upon exiting the building on Sunday evenings
after the Elevate services.
What I mean by that is, from this point forward, anyone observed
to shout, scream, laugh obnoxiously, crank their stereo, peel out of the
parking lot, belch, snort, chortle, or breathe heavily outside the building
will be shot.
Think I'm kidding? We've got a couple of sharp shooters with
paintball guns who are all too happy to wait on the roof and light you up.
Seriously though, we need to do a better job of being good
neighbors and we'd really appreciate your help. Please try to get in the habit
of speaking in softer tones and exiting the building and the neighborhood
quietly.
