My take on the Richard Sherman Rant is to write a children’s book. Enjoy a little fun from my “Live from Seattle with Doug Bursch” radio show.
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Calm Yourself
Calm yourself by Doug Bursch Calm yourself by thinking deeply. See beyond the temporal and engage the eternal. Calm yourself by not thinking. Embrace the visceral beauty and engage the moment. Calm yourself in silent meditation. Empty your thoughts, be still and content. Calm yourself by moving, doing and speaking, be active and engaging. Calm […]
A Christian’s Guide to Hurting People (Warning: Possibly Satirical)
1. Always end all hurtful, condescending, judgmental communication with “iron sharpens iron.” Iron sharpens iron is a magical “get out of jail” card that absolves communicators from all the consequences of their communication. If the receiver of your email is hurt or offended, they need to realize that your two thousand word diatribe against the […]
Top Ten Christian Bloggers and Tweeters of 2013
Top Ten Christian Bloggers and Tweeters of 2013! (one of the most definitive lists available) The following is a list of the best Christian bloggers and tweeters on the internet. No one comes close to the genius of these 10 internet stars! Kyle Brekerson: There is currently no one on the face of the earth […]
Craig DesJardins Thematic Bible Reading Plan (2014)
Here is a great thematic bible reading plan to help you with your daily devotions. Used by permission from Craig DesJardins. 2014 Bible Reading Plan Calendar 2014 Bible Reading Plan Single Sheet
A Review of the New California Adventure and the Old Overcrowded Disneyland
I recently found myself alone with a free day in Southern California. Since I host a daily radio talk show, Disney has, on occasion, provided me free tickets to review the pleasures of all things Disney. Although I’ve visited Disney on many occasions, I had not yet seen California Adventure since the completion of its […]
Sometimes Rebellion is the Fruit of God Leadership! (A Must Read for Pastors)
It’s easy for pastors to fall into an irrational logic concerning their worth and role as a minister of the gospel. I’ve often joked with fellow ministers about the seemingly thankless role of the senior pastor. If the church grows, God gets all the credit. If the church fails, it’s your fault! Revival is attributed […]
A Talk Show Host Tired of Partisanship: A Call to Reconciliation
I host a daily radio talk show entitled Live from Seattle with Doug Bursch on 820 AM KGNW. Yesterday, in the first hour of our show, I spoke on Christians and partisan politics. Listen if you want to hear a somewhat different perspective than what is often heard on the religious and political airwaves. Click […]
My Ministry Calling (Part 2): Seminary Revival
This is the second post in a series: Click here for My Ministry Calling (Part 1) My experience at AGTS (1995 to 1998) can best be described as God-ordained. It was not easy for Jennifer and me to leave our extended family and travel to what felt like a very remote destination. However, the decision […]
A Review of the Roundabout Theatre Company’s Production of Cole Porter’s Anything Goes at the 5th Avenue Theatre
There is one main reason to see the Roundabout Theatre Company’s touring production of Anything Goes at the 5th Avenue Theatre. That reason is Rachel York. If you don’t get a kick out of Rachel York’s voice, then you most likely don’t enjoy singing. The moment York began singing, I realized I would be in […]