20. Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin (53 seconds). I don’t particularly love this intro or song, but it is so iconic that I cannot imagine leaving it out. Plus the many “cult” references to it (like “Wayne’s World”) make it a must… but don’t play it in the guitar store. 19. Angel by…Continue reading Greatest Musical Intros of all Times – Part II "The list"
Category: Random Stuff
Greatest Musical Intro's of All Time – Part I
Greatest Intros Ever. Every rare once in a while, I like to write about something totally trivial. Ironically, those are the ones that usually get the most responses. I really like lists of “best” things. Years ago, I used to try to use two VCRs to create one great movie tape of, for example, the…Continue reading Greatest Musical Intro's of All Time – Part I
Upcoming Speaking Events
FBC South Campus: Wednesday evenings. Dinner 5:45, teaching at 6:30. How to make a church a place where people feel like they belong. Please come join us! Grace High School: Feb 6th – Teen issues, focusing attention on the role of addictive things and Marijuana. Pine Cove “Romance Me” weekend Feb 3rd weekend. www.pinecove.com Womenary…Continue reading Upcoming Speaking Events
Thanks for Remembering the Fans…
My regular computer is in the E.R. with a dying Hard Drive, so I will have to take a short break in the articles I have been writing. The timing was perfect, though, because I went to a movie today that I wanted to comment on: The Muppets Ok, periodically, I am going to try…Continue reading Thanks for Remembering the Fans…
The Gospel According to Pixar Event
How is playing HALO like playing Baseball? How do parents make decisions about Facebook, M rated games, Twitter and more? How can we find value in the media the world puts out? What is the source of truth? Lots of time for Q&A Saturday morning. These questions and more will be dealt with at The…Continue reading The Gospel According to Pixar Event
Halloween and a New Trend
I recently read (and posted) Tim Challies’ article about Halloween. As is often the case, sometimes when we, who are Christians, respond to something, we respond to the wrong problem… and Tim has brought attention to what the real problem may be now… The Harry Potter books are one of my favorite example of this… Years…Continue reading Halloween and a New Trend
A History of Halloween – re-released
As Halloween is right around the corner again, I thought I would re-release the two articles about Halloween with some new thoughts inserted in places. Maybe those of you new to this website would enjoy the material here… This is much longer and more in depth than many readers might want, but I would rather…Continue reading A History of Halloween – re-released
The Dangers of Expectations – Part I
I hear and read about people who lionize the role of expectations… a lot. Marriage counselors talk about how spouses should be clear in their expectations. Business leaders tell us to communicate our expectations clearly. Relationship experts even tell us that we should be clear about our sexual expectations – frequency, style, etc. Parents are strongly…Continue reading The Dangers of Expectations – Part I
Focus On the Family Report on The Effect of Divorce on the Children of Divorce
http://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/divorce_and_infidelity/should_i_get_a_divorce/how_could_divorce_affect_my_kids.aspx There is some shocking information here – especially the efffects after 25 years. I think all therapists would confirm this – I know that is has been my experience that this is accurate.
What is the role of "uncomfortable"
Today , since I am on vacation, I have invited a Guest author: Drew Anderson of Flower Mound, TX. e-mail: drew.anderson@gsmortgage.com I will finish the conversation on Grieving asap… but Drew’s comments fit very nicely in with what we have been talking about so far! August 8, 2011 Uncomfortable. This is a word that perhaps…Continue reading What is the role of "uncomfortable"
Things you don't say to your wife – Tim Hawkins
Basic education for men. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK2OakMoW_c&feature=related
Grief and Grieving
I am starting this on May 10th, and it is my best friend’s birthday… however, he died a few years ago. In fact, I am now older than he ever was. His birthday (and the fact that I talked about grief and stress on TV this morning and with clients today) has brought to my…Continue reading Grief and Grieving
A Parable of Redemption – you want to watch this.
Hair-on-back-of-neck-moment. Nobody really seems to understand redemption anymore… but this explains it http://pjcockrell.wordpress.com/2007/11/22/amazing-grace-just-the-black-notes/ Slave master x slave chords x slaves = free… truly free.
Talking with kids about sex – Part III
Year 2 of the training The second year was the Human Sex ed. Class as we normally think of it. I actually drew out the diagrams of the male and female sex organs and talked first about the way they accomplish the reproduction part of sex. (as they used to say in “Silver Streak”… “What…Continue reading Talking with kids about sex – Part III
Talking with Kids about Sex Part II
Ok, so back to the birds and the bees. If you have not read part 1 yet, I recommend https://chrismlegg.com/2011/07/03/talking-to-kids-about-sex-part-i/ I really think that somewhere around age 11ish is the perfect age to tell our kids about sex. At this point, I think they are likely to be prepared to have the conversation somewhat and…Continue reading Talking with Kids about Sex Part II
The Story of the "8 Cow Wife"
Once I heard a story preached that I think makes some great points about our roles as men in our families, and especially our marriages. Honestly, I am dubious as to its veracity, accuracy, or at least its specifics, but whether based on history or not, it preaches well even as a parable. Here it…Continue reading The Story of the "8 Cow Wife"
The Lonely Dragon – Part II
Living in the cave seemed a little safer. But it wasn’t really as safe as she thought. Over the next few years, she had suitors, knights, kings, and princes, come find her in her cave. Though she was intrigued by some of them, she also didn’t understand them and something in her didn’t believe any…Continue reading The Lonely Dragon – Part II
The Lonely Dragon – the story of a woman who fights against what she really wants (part I)
The Lonely Dragon The story of a woman who fights against what she really wants. Note: this is my first shot and it is almost stream-of-consciousness with very little filtering. Please offer your feedback. Once upon a time there was a beautiful little princess. She was very sweet and gentle and very clever. She was…Continue reading The Lonely Dragon – the story of a woman who fights against what she really wants (part I)
Great Woman Speaker!
This is one of my favorite speakers (and people) ever. You need to book her to come speak to your people before she becomes too famous and expensive for you to afford her. I’m not kidding. Ginger, can we write a book together soon? http://www.gingerciminello.com/
“Wanted” by Josiah Gilbert Holland
God, give us men! A time like this demands Strong minds, great hearts, true faith and ready hands; Men whom the lust of office does not kill; Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy; Men who possess opinions and a will; Men who have honor; men who will not lie; Men who can stand…Continue reading “Wanted” by Josiah Gilbert Holland