The Most Obnoxious Christmas Commercial of All Time

Before you read further, stop here and think to yourself: what is the most awful, obnoxious Christmas commercial you’ve ever seen?  Maybe write it down.  Maybe comment in the comment section below.  Take a few moments and get some options in mind. The commercials I am referring to have become a staple of Christmas televisionContinue reading “The Most Obnoxious Christmas Commercial of All Time”

When spending less means spending more

Christmas and spending less are two concepts that don’t mix in our culture. Spending more?  Now that’s the idea! From the pulpits and the prophets we hear a lot each year about spending less.  But what if spending less means spending more? Phil Bartelt preached the second Advent Conspiracy theme yesterday: Spend Less.  He mentionedContinue reading “When spending less means spending more”

YOLO!!!!!

Over the last year I became familiar with a new acronym.  Our digital culture loves acronyms!  Have you heard of YOLO???  While YOLO is true, how should we think about it?  From the Advent Conspiracy: Quick question for you: What was the one gift you remember getting for Christmas last year? Next question: What aboutContinue reading “YOLO!!!!!”