by Bret Capranica | Mar 18, 2009 | Miscellaneous, Pastoral Ministry
Well, at least the recent package they sent to me advertising Sunday School stuff does. I suppose their target group is people who like instant feminized Hazelnut coffee. Their marketing scheme is built around a cup of coffee and they included a little card that is supposed to smell like the aroma of coffee. It simply makes me want to hurl. Since opening the package in my office, I’ve washed my hands multiple times and showered a few times, and took my trash out. I can’t get the smell off my hands. I cannot get the smell out of my office. Needless to say, I am NOT more likely to purchase their latest Sunday School offerings. I don’t want our Sunday School classes to smell like this. Now, maybe if they had used a Starbucks Italian Roast . ....
by Bret Capranica | Feb 25, 2009 | Miscellaneous, Pastoral Ministry, Personal, Preaching
My calf-skin Shepherds’ Conference Bible is my favorite preaching Bible. I love the durability of the calf-skin. I love the size of the print. Most of all, I have loved the translation – the New American Standard. I’ve been preaching from the NAS for about 18 years. But, if I were to win this brand new Calf-skin ESV, from “A Boomer in the Pew,” (I use the ESV in my morning devotions), it may be enough to bring me over to begin preaching from it. We shall...
by Bret Capranica | Dec 29, 2008 | Humor, Miscellaneous
Amen. HT: Jeff Mooney – he should write one for...
by Bret Capranica | Sep 30, 2008 | Miscellaneous
Of all John Piper’s books, his poem on Job is by far one of the most impactful in my life. Kelly and I have listened to it more times than I can count. This video reminds me of its highlights and the truths about God that sustain through the darkest of days. more about “Job and the Goodness of God“, posted with vodpod HT: Justin...
by Bret Capranica | Jun 14, 2008 | Miscellaneous
It seems that Google is even interested in the Bible! PastorHacks: BibleMap.org
by Bret Capranica | Jun 9, 2008 | Miscellaneous
In a classy black Souther Seminary coffee cup on my desk sit three stylish-looking fountain pens. A Conklin and two Dukes. None of which have I used extensively. I would like to, but can’t seem to get the hang of using them well. I chalk it up to user ignorance rather than mechanical defect, but Scot McKnight’s post makes me want to clean them out and pick them up again. Jesus Creed » Fountain...
