Archive for December, 2003

Elliott Smith Autopsy Results, Finally!

Wednesday, December 31st, 2003

Approximately two months after the death of Elliott Smith, one of the best music artists in my opinion, the LA coroner’s office has finally come to a conclusion about the cause of death — inconclusive. Apparently there were two stab wounds (I didn’t know that) and the coroner says they could either have been self-inflicted […]

A Very Strange Distortion

Tuesday, December 30th, 2003

As anyone who knows me and knows who N.T. Wright is will tell you, I am a big fan. (I tried to hunt him down and get his autograph when I was in London. I’m such a nerd!) I’ve only read two of his books (Jesus and the Victory of God and The Challenge of […]

Happy Christmas!

Thursday, December 25th, 2003

I want to wish a happy Christmas to all who read my blog. May the divine light of the enfleshed Logos illuminate your life! (Wow, that was a little new agey, huh? I stand by it nonetheless!)
I hope, later on today (I’m actually about to go to bed, but it is technically Christmas here in […]

Il Papi Lo Gradisce!

Wednesday, December 17th, 2003

Pope John Paul II has seen Mel Gibson’s controversial movie, The Passion, and apparently uttered five words of approval: “It is as it was.”
Peggy Noonan has an article/editorial on the WSJ’s “Opinion Journal” here.
The story of this movie has been very interesting because of its many socio-religious implications, and not just on the gospel/narrative level. […]

No Friends!!

Thursday, December 11th, 2003

Last night I felt like I had no friends after spending hours of browsing friend networks on Friendster. I have ten friends on my page with two still unconfirmed (what’s taking you guys so long anyway??). Everyone else has like half a billion! It’s not fair…
I’ve often wished I had more friends, but I’m just […]

Thanks Shmo!

Thursday, December 11th, 2003

My friend Shmo gave me ice cream mochi tonight when we were working on sets for a Christmas production for our church. Thanks Shmo! You are too cool.
I’ve been working on getting together a response to a talk I attended given by Dallas Willard. I’ll try to get that finished. Check back soon!