After the post on the origins of the “It’s Pentecost” video went up, my creative partner-in-crime Ben Cieslik directed me to the actual Pete Rollins quote that inspired our work. I’m pretty sure this was the first time I’d seen this video, so I’ve probably been misquoting him second-hand for years! In any event, I thought I’d post the video below. As is often the case when I listen to Pete, I have two reactions. The dominant one is a sense of gratitude and appreciation for how he regularly frames the message of the gospel in a compelling and surprising way that therefore not only gets my attention and but stays with me. Often...
The Pulley
posted by DJL
George Herbert’s “The Pulley” is one of the first poems that I can recall making an impression on me. Way back, I suspect, in some high school English class (poor teacher!), I sat only mildly interested when this poem grabbed hold of me. What struck me then, and what I still admire, is...