Oh, So THAT'S What They're Saying

I've never been a big fan of rap, in part because I've never really understood the syntax and vocabulary. But thanks to the following video (of 3-1/2 minutes' duration), I now have help in translating the "lyrics" into standard English.



I still don't like rap.

(I do, however, like my friend Roy, but I don't understand him, either. He's always using these words . . .in the original languages.)

Thanks to my roommate Eric for pointing out this valuable resource.

Litmus Test

It's truly amazing. In less than 40 seconds, you'll be able to diagnose your theology. Are you Catholic, Calvinistic, Baptist, Atheistic, or what? Watch this video, and your response (or cluster of responses) will tell you, just like that:


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(Thanks to Friendly Atheist, where I first saw this video.)

Not Afraid to Tackle the Hard Subjects

My church just produced this video. I'm having difficulty believing that a Presbyterian Church would be this blunt about an issue that affects so many men . . .

News You May Have Missed: Bobaraba

The BBC has informed us of the latest dance craze in Cote d'Ivoire, West Africa. It's called Bobaraba, and it's driving women in the country to seek injections and creams to increase the size of their . . . no, not those. Those other things. Their, uh, . . . bums. You can read all about it here. Or you can just watch the video below.

For some reason, I find this hilarious. Maybe I need counselling?



My roommate Paul is from Cote d'Ivoire. He doesn't admit to doing this dance, but I have been wondering why he keeps the door to his room closed so much of the time.

I Have A Dream . . . And So Does He

I seem to spend half my life trying to stay awake, especially in warm rooms after lunch and during boring meetings. So I was encouraged to see that Bill Clinton had the same problem at a MLK commemoration last week.

Speaking of which, I should get to bed.

Having a Ball in Rome

I wasnt' too impressed with the Spanish Steps in Rome. But I wish yesterday's events had happened when I was there in October . . . it would have changed my opinion. Check out the video below. For more info about what's going on here, the New York Times has a writeup.

Kentucky Christmas

Here's the video I mentioned in last Friday's post about a member of our church who felt led by God to help a poverty-stricken county in the Appalachians. Enjoy:

Lessons for the Inhibited

Guys: If you, like me, grew up in a "no contact" family, you'll find the following lesson to be of great benefit. I can't wait to practice it. (Thanks, David, for pointing this one out. I owe you a hug.)