The Movie Last week I saw This is The End. On RottenTomatoes it earned on the Tomatometer an 85% from critics and an 84% from fans. These reviews, especially from the critics, surprised me because I thought the film was ok in humor but poor in message. I get why people liked this movie. It is irreverent, funny, and movie stars play a version of themselves that poke fun at the Hollywood lifestyle. It had Read More …
Rachel Held Evans posted on her blog a wonderful article, 11 Things I Wish More Pastors Would Say. As a Pastor in training, I think the flip side of the coin is also important. Here are 10 Things I Wish More Parishioners Would Say in no particular order. “Take some time off, we can handle it around here.” “I pray for you daily” (And actually does it). “Can I take you out to lunch?” “I didn’t understand Read More …
Today Pope Benedict announced that he’s going to retire–here’s a CNN News Article on it. This may not sound like a big deal, but he is the first Pope to do this in 600 years. I hope he sets a precedence for whoever follows him. But, what is a Pope to do after retiring from being the Vicar of Christ? (I’m not even sure one can retire from that) I for one hope that he Read More …