In this short video, professor N.T. Wright comments on his book on the gospel, How God Became King. I read the book some time ago and will read it again soon after I complete my second reading of a similar book from Scot McKnight entitled, The King Jesus Gospel. While he makes a number of […]

Reblogged from brandon andress: Over the course of the past few months, I’ve been reading and blogging my way through Leonard Sweet’s latest book, Viral. Though the book was a complimentary copy from Len, my reflections have been honest and intentional. If you’re interested in reading any of my commentary, simply drop by my blog […]

Chapters 10 and 11 in Len Sweet’s book Viral ultimately addresses the differences between how Gutenbergers and Googlers approach life. By using the symbols of an orange (Gutenberg) and apple (Googler), he lays out the primary and central ways in which each group sees and lives in the world. And, the differences are significant and […]

My piece entitled, “What’s the Plan? The Adjustment Bureau and the Question of Free Will” was entered into the The Word Guild Awards this year and is a finalist in its category (article-review). The awards gala will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 7:30PM at the headquarters of World Vision Canada, Mississauga, Ontario. […]

Chapter 7 is the first of three chapters that begins section 3 on the topic of Google. In it, Sweet demonstrates the ultimate difference between how a Googler and Gutenberger responds to information. The latter has tended to focus on information as facts to be attained with sometimes little practical import. While Googlers, who have […]

Chapter six is the final section in Part two dedicated to Twitter. Whereas chapter five focused on the art of follower-ship, this chapter leans more towards articulating what the life of the follower should look like. Sweet lays out five ways Twitter can bring about significant change, starting with us. 1. Twitter Helps You Become […]

At first glance, the whole idea that a social media platform could in some way make me a better follower of Jesus seemed somewhat ridiculous. Yet, as I read through chapter five, I began to realize that it was my own perception of Twitter that determined why I felt this way. I guess I came […]

In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated. Susan also released a new book in January […]

Martin Cooper’s invention of the cell phone in 1973 changed everything. It has become, for many, to be the dividing line between the BC (before cells) and AC (after cells) generations. Referring to it as a “transformational device,” Sweet contends, and I agree, that “these technologies are radically reshaping our relational dynamics in both the […]