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iPhone 5 Upgrade Less than Astounding
Apple unveiled the new iPhone today with few surprising revelations, although the name iPhone 5 is somewhat shocking. I thought they’d choose something a little more accurate like the “iPhone Resistance is Futile Edition” or “iPhone 5 Hundred Dollars Please.” One thing is certain, the iPhone 5 is somewhat worse than the iPhone 6. There […]
My thoughts on Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson
In the last two years I’ve been carefully following the development of a new musical based on the life of Aimee Semple McPherson, the Founder of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. I originally became aware of this musical while preparing to interview Kathie Lee Gifford on my daily radio talk show “Live from […]
Gossip Nation
A gossip is someone who takes pleasure in airing the dirty laundry of others. A political consultant is someone who wins elections airing the dirty laundry of others. Wait a second, that is actually the definition of a successful blogger. Excuse me, that is really the perfect description for a really good internet news site; […]
Under the Authority of the Supreme Commander!
The Following is a special, powerful guest blog from my parents, Cliff and Jacqueline Bursch. If you need courage to endure, then please read and enjoy this worthy word. They write a powerful blog devotional at (http://breakfastwithdad.blogspot.com/). You should subscribe to their blog if you want to hear powerful weekly encouragement from God’s word. Under […]
A Hopeful Lament on Spiritual Transformation, Gluten, and Depression
A Hopeful Lament on Spiritual Transformation, Gluten, and Depression by Doug Bursch I’m tired because of the gluten or is it the depression? Did the doughnut bring about this heavy head, or is it the sorrow, the perpetual sorrow of seeing so many refuse you? Or is it my refusal, my refusal to be at […]
The Pitmen Painters: A Review of the ACT Theatre’s Production
The Pitman Painters by Lee Hall is inspired by William Feaver’s book concerning the Ashington group. In 1934, a small group of working class men gathered at the Ashington, England YMCA hall to be taught art appreciation by Robert Lyon from Durham University. The class was sponsored by the union run Worker’s Education Association (WEA) […]
Making room for God’s Altar, Temple, Righteousness, and Grace
Last night I was reading in 1 Chronicles 21 about one of the most dramatic events in King David and Israel’s history. It’s the story of David’s rebellion, God’s wrath, and the establishment of the Temple. I’ve often alluded to this story when preaching. There are many elements that capture my imagination. There is King […]
5 Reasons You Read Enumerated Blogs
1. You can’t help it. 2. I mean you literally can’t not read them. 3. Even when you realize it is a bad list, you still read hoping it will get better. 4. Once you are half way in, you have to finish. 5. Click here to read 5 more reasons.
Someone Broken
Someone Broken By Doug Bursch Who broke you? Who crushed your worth and made you the man I see today? It’s always great with you, always victorious, always going well and better than before. You’ve given every one in this room advice. Yet none can be taken, nothing can be learned by you. Who harmed […]