Jack sent me this story the other day and it really made me smile so wide.
The volunteers wore black t-shirts with the phrase “I’m Sorry” on the front and held signs with messages of apology, on behalf of all Christians, for the way the church has treated the gay community.
While the ultimate message Jesus came to preach was one of love, grace and compassion, we’ve sadly misrepresented Him and alienated sons and daughters from their Father’s embrace… and I’m so excited to see how Nathan and his team took a different, humble approach and in the end, did something far more powerful than preaching or shouting… they showed love.
Have a wonderful weekend, and if you’re in the US, enjoy your nice long weekend!
We’re #…. 13… Yup, that’s right, according to the United Nations human development index, we didn’t even break the top 10; with Norway, Australia and Iceland taking the top three positions. The list is based on such criteria as life expectancy, literacy, school enrollment and gross domestic product (GDP) per capita. You can view the full list here (PDF).
Via Neatorama
While regular visitors are whisked through the iconic house in guided tours lasting about one hour, those at the Insight Onsite program can lounge about reading, engage in interesting conversations on the terraces, have a cocktail by the fireplace, write a personal letter at a desk and enjoy a lively dinner party.
The whole Shepard Fairey thing has brought up some good questions about what’s stealing, what’s parody or homage and what’s originality. This great Flickr set continues the dialogue.
Einstein once said, ‘The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.’
The pairs of images in this set are similar in one way or another. Some are more similar than others.
They are presented for no other reason than to shed some light on the creative process.
Mexico City puckered up to set a new record Saturday as nearly 40,000 people locked lips in the city center for the world’s largest group kiss.
Carlos Martinez of Guinness World Records verified the record of 39,897 people who entered the gated kissing area of the city’s Zocalo main square on Valentine’s Day, besting Weston-super-Mare, an English town that set the previous kissing record in 2007.
The Valentine’s Day kiss was meant to show love at a time when a crackdown against drug traffickers has led to widespread violence across the country.
Once upon a time a California boy met a Georgia girl in New York. They didn't get along, at first. But, little by little, they fell in love. Today they are happy and still very much in love, running a business and a blog together.
Once upon a time a California boy met a Georgia girl in New York. They didn't get along, at first. But, little by little, they fell in love. Today they are happy and still very much in love, running a business and a blog together.
