I don’t know if I actually like Lana Del Rey’s music or perhaps her voice is holding me hostage. I first heard her on Saturday Night Live. Her performance seemed to contrast the “live” aspects of the show. While watching her “sing” it appeared to me that a highly sedated villain from a 1970’s bond […]
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Sleeping with Sadness
I woke up sad this morning. Went to bed last night with it resting on my chest like a selfish cat. I left it there thinking it would wander away. Instead it stayed and found its way between my sternum and heart. Now it’s just resting in my chest, purr-less and indifferent. Weighing on my […]
Craig DesJardins Thematic Bible Reading Plan (2013)
Here is a great thematic bible reading plan to help you with your daily devotions. Used by permission from Craig DesJardins. 2013 Bible Reading Calendar 2013 Thematic Single Sheet 2013 Thematic Single Sheet 365
The Fruitcake Chronicles (A Re-Gifted Christmas Story)
(The Following is a re-post of The Fruitcake Chronicles. I first published this six installment short story in the Auburn Reporter Newspaper. Like a good fruitcake, I regift it every year. Merry Christmas!) The Fruitcake Chronicles: An Old Fashioned Christmas (Part 1 of 6) “Sir, I’m not going to ask you again. Put the fruitcake […]
The Emergence of Church Experts (and the suppression of violence)
The Emergence of Church Experts (and the suppression of violence) by Doug Bursch If you say one more bad thing about the church I love… I’m gonna punch you in the nose. And then I’m gonna say I’m sorry. But I swear if you say one more bad thing… I might do it again. Yeah, […]
The Evil God Allows
The Evil God Allows by Doug Bursch Abel’s offering was acceptable to God, it pleased God. Cain’s offering was not acceptable, it did not please God. Abel gave God his best, Cain gave something less. God told Cain to do that which is acceptable, “Do good, for evil is crouching in the corner, ready to […]
Christian Radio Host Response to Connecticut School Shooting
On my radio show today we tried to bring comfort and understanding in response to a senseless tragedy. Click the link to listen. Peace to each of you, Doug Bursch Click Link to Hear Live From Seattle with Doug Bursch
Review: I Was Wrong: Rise of the Guardians is Great!
So I’m going to make this quick because my mind is already drifting towards more important things, like pumpkin pie and football doubleheaders. However, before I head into Thanksgiving holiday bliss, I’d like to make you aware of Rise of the Guardians, an excellent holiday film opening in theaters today (November 21st). Last week I […]
My Answer To Homelessness in Seattle
I host a daily radio broadcast from the 15th floor of Blanchard Plaza in downtown Seattle. My commute to and from Seattle is about an hour and twenty minutes, give or take a rainy day or a carpool lane fender bender. I usually enter the heart of Seattle through the North I-5 Seneca exit. It’s […]
A Conflicted Christian’s Response to the Election
I don’t enjoy conflict, even when it’s necessary, healthy or unavoidable. This might explain why I confront most political activity with low grade anxiety/depression. When I try to figure out if it’s anxiety or depression, I just end up feeling more depressed…or is it more anxious. Regardless, I don’t enjoy feeling conflicted when confronting conflict. […]