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Five Golden…Themes! What We Just Couldn’t Get Enough of in 2012
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Five Golden…Themes! What We Just Couldn’t Get Enough of in 2012

by Ethan Richardson on Dec 14, 2012 • 4 Comments

One of Mockingbird’s most distinctive features is the repetition. Like Christmas itself, we’re trying to point that one “old, old story,” that ancient theme, as we see it dug up time and again. It’s dug up in all sorts of places, of course, from 18th century poetry archives to slasher films, from church basements to top-tier corporate office towers. But it’s still resonating a singular focus–the Gospel–from these unforeseen, albeit obscure, sources.

Despite the wide-spanning scopes and intentions of some of our favorite “news” sources, the same thing unwittingly tends to happen. After all, reporting the news means telling and retelling…

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Humor / TV

Jesse Jackson Reading From 1 Sam-I-Am

by David Zahl on Jun 22, 2012 • 1 Comment
Tim Tebow, We’re Not Done With You Yet
Sports / TV

Tim Tebow, We’re Not Done With You Yet

by Nick Lannon on Jan 5, 2012 • 5 Comments

Everyone is seemingly tired of talking about Tim Tebow. And yet, they talk. And talk and talk. I witnessed Kordell Stewart get visibly angry this morning on ESPN’s First Take when talking about the chances that Tebow is getting compared to chances that African American quarterbacks with the same skill set have gotten in years past. At one point, he simply sighed and said, “I’m just so tired of talking about Tim Tebow.” But even after Tebow’s Broncos are eliminated from the playoffs (hopefully this week by my beloved Steelers), we’ll talk about whether or not Tebow is the “quarterback…

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Conference Preview: Encountering the Gospel in Worship
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Conference Preview: Encountering the Gospel in Worship

by Mockingbird on Mar 21, 2011 • No Comments

The following preview comes to us from Alex Mejias of High Street Hymns who will be leading a breakout session Friday morning entitled “High Street Hymnody: Encountering the Gospel in Worship”. For more info about the fantastic work that High Street Hymns is doing, go here. To register for the conference, here. 

“They [the righteous] praise only God’s grace, works, words and power as they are revealed to them in Christ. This is their sermon and song, their hymn of praise.”
- Martin Luther

In Colossians 3:16, Paul encourages the church to, “let the word of Christ richly dwell within you……

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Take Heed! (A sermon from Frank Limehouse)
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Take Heed! (A sermon from Frank Limehouse)

by John Zahl on May 20, 2010 • 5 Comments

I have the privilege of leading a little “book club” at Holy Cross, Sullivan’s Island.  A few weeks ago we began reading/studying Gerhard Forde’s juggernaut “On Being a Theologian of the Cross”, a book that cannot be recommended highly enough. In trying to elucidate/introduce people to the theology of the cross (as opposed to a theology of glory), I’ve been pulling from all over the map. Last night, for example, the notes included many passages from Scripture, plus excerpts from Melancthon, Tyndale, Grace in Practice, Fitz Allison, A. McGrath, not to mention portions of OBATOTC.

We closed by reading…

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And Now… Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey (and Converted/De-Converted Rockers)
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And Now… Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey (and Converted/De-Converted Rockers)

by David Zahl on Sep 28, 2009 • 5 Comments

1. I was reminded over the weekend of the brilliance of Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey, a SNL treasure from the 90s if ever there was one. Some favorites, including a few with thematic relevance:

I think a good product would be “Baby Duck Hat”. It’s a fake baby duck, which you strap on top of your head. Then you go swimming underwater until you find a mommy duck and her babies, and you join them. Then, all of a sudden, you stand up out of the water and roar like Godzilla. Man, those ducks really take off! Also, Baby Duck…

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Facebook and Identity

by Todd Brewer on Mar 16, 2009 • 4 Comments

I recently read a fascinating article from The NY Times “Growing Up on Facebook” written by a middle aged woman, Peggy Orenstein, about her experience on Facebook. After signing up for an account, the author reveals how she felt confronted with her past. She received friend invitations from nursery friends, high school teachers, and college chums and discovered pictures of her from when she was sixteen years old. She says, “Ever since I signed up a couple of months ago, I have felt thrust into a perpetual episode of “This Is Your Life” (complete with commercials)… I am by turns…

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Brian Wilson Goes Surfing
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Brian Wilson Goes Surfing

by David Zahl on Oct 29, 2008 • No Comments

Recently at our Mockingbird Hour meeting, we looked at the life and music of the mighty Brian Wilson. Love and mercy, strength in weakness, the bondage of the will, good vibrations (the Holy Spirit): it’s all there, in spades. In honor of the event, I’ve hunted down a video of the infamous “Surfnapping” skit from SNL in 1976. The skit was supposed to herald the return of Brian to the spotlight (after a decade spent in bed…), but in a typically Beach Boys turn of events, it ends up doing the exact opposite. See for yourself:

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Please forgive/disregard Mike Love’s antics…

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Humor

Bad Idea Jeans

by David Zahl on Sep 17, 2008 • 4 Comments

The Dockers reference may be a bit dated, but I never get tired of this clip. I think it captures something elemental about male interactions…

Humor / TV

The Japanese Office

by David Zahl on Jul 2, 2008 • No Comments

Our series “The Gospel According To The Office” continues tonight! Last week we watched the “Christmas Party” episode and talked about Motivation, and this week we’ll be watching the “Performance Review” episode and talking about Judgment. Which will be much more fun than it sounds, I promise. If you’re anywhere near the tri-state area, please join us! It happens from 7-9pm in The Cave at St George’s (209 E 16th St). In preparation, check out this recent clip from SNL:

Humor / TV

People Getting Punched Just Before Eating

by David Zahl on Apr 23, 2008 • 3 Comments

I realize I’m probably slow on the draw again here, but this is the funniest SNL clip I’ve seen in years, with a sweet MJ reference to boot!