Pilgrim's Map of the Day

I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Here's your map of what is catching my eye and heart today.

* First up, sometimes you see something that makes you realize how much detail and work God put into the creation. This video about worms, sea stars, and dead seals did that for me. Just watch and think about this creation that we rarely even see, much less think about. God is amazing. Here's the link (embedding was disabled).

* This makes me sad but no more so when I see other people using Christ and

Christianity in marketing ploys. The picture here is of a body spray (think Axe or Bath & Body Works) that somehow uses the scent of Christ to attract the opposite sex. How sad, but at least you get 20% more Jesus free in each can. I wonder what God must think when he sees such things. Just so you know what the "world" thinks of this, this image was found in "comedy" section of the Huffington Post.

* Along the same thought as the above picture comes this picture found in the Museum of Idolatry. I don't think any words I could use could better sum this up than the words used at the Museum of Idolatry.

"Sassy, Savvy, Saved is the slogan for the website for ChurchGurl's 'christian products' for women. We think they forgot one "S" word.....Slutty."

* This made me laugh because there is so much truth tucked within this satirical video. Sadly, this is what so many want despite the Biblical truths that it will never happen. Nice touch with the "Do right or I might smite" plaque in the house. Trey Morgan offered up a nice reminder also that we Christians are to be in the world, just not of it.

Pilgrim's Map of the Day

Welcome to all today. Here is what's catching my eye today and helping me to grow. I hope it does the same for you.

* Apprising Ministries provides a great post on the growing homosexual agenda in today's "evangelicalism." This is a detaile post that I suggest you explore the links embedded in it.

* Chris over at Extreme Theology has some pretty poignant observations regarding organizations that boycott businesses for not saying Christmas but that overlook so much worse sins. GOOD STUFF!!

* Deckchair.com offers up an interesting look at some of the world's most unique golf courses/holes.

* FUNNY!!!

* Finally, Adam Faughn has a great post on the problem with apathy. Very insightful.

Pilgrim's Map of the Day

Hello to all. Here is what is tweaking my interest and thoughts today.

* Watch the video below to witness both an amusing and terrifing commentary about how the camera/media is able to manipulate human behavior.


*Being a "Red Letter Christian" certainly sounds like a noble thing to be. Sadly though, as Ken Silva of Apprising Ministries points out, this new group naming themselves Red Letter Christians are far from being in line with those exact words from scripture.


* Pajama Pages gives us all a quick yet elegant synopsis of exactly what baptism is.


* John Mark Hicks provides us with an excellent answer to the question "Who is Wise & Understanding Among You" (James 3:13). This is a long but fulfilling read.

* Trey Morgan shares a wonderful story of an 8 year old girl telling Satan "Hell no!"

* I found myself becoming physically ill as I watched this video that reveals the heresy known as the Prosperity Gospel and how it is being used in Africa. Please note that just because this is in Africa, you American teachers and followers of this false gospel appear the same way (lost and greedy) as these people in my eyes.

The Prosperity Gospel from The Global Conversation on Vimeo

Pilgrim's Map of the Day

Here are things that have recently sparked my interest and I find worthy of sharing.

* Jim Martin over at A Place for the God Hungry does a good job of pointing out some people who may have taken a break from humility.

* Michael Hyatt discussed five characteristics of a weak leader.

* Terry Rush from Memorial Drive Church of Christ discusses 7 positive traits he has seen in good elders of the church.

* Watch this video. This female soccer player makes Florida Gators football player Brandon Spikes (infamous this week for his eye gouging incident) look like a big pussy cat. Why are fighting girls so funny to me?

Have a great weekend everyone.

Pilgrim's Map of the Day

What am I finding interesting and helpful on my journey:

* This is a very thought-provoking article from Extreme Theology's Richard Beck. Read this discussion about The Bait & Switch of Contemporary Christianity.

* Make sure you take time to read this review of John MacArthur's new book The Jesus You Can't Ignore. I bet this is a great book. Also, to fully understand the reasoning this book is needed, read the links you find in the book review.

* If you are a parent, youth minister, or treatment service provider, I would recommend following this link and registering for the August 25th webinar presented by The Partnership for a Drug Free America and The Boys & Girls Club of America. Entitled Parents: You Matter this should be outstanding. It's free and you will receive some really great materials. It's worth a look.

Pilgrim's Map of the Day

Are the weekend's getting shorter or is it just me? Regardless, here is a pilgrim's map for this sure to be loooong Monday.

* I had a link to this in my e-mail this morning. This was a nice way to start the day as well as pretty fascinating. Enjoy this excellent group:


* Man, I really want to believe Obama's words about his faith are the truth. Let us all continue to pray for him and that his agenda's which step outside of God's alingment will be changed or dropped. Some have called this a "puff piece."

IN AN INTERESTING NOTE, LOOK AT THE DIFFERENCE IN WHICH THE SAME NEWS ORGANIZATION REPORTED ON GEORGE BUSH'S FAITH:


* Have you seen Jill & Kevin's wedding video yet? This is quite possibly the best wedding entrance in the history of all mankind:

Pilgrim's Map of the Day (this one includes the BEST COMMERCIAL EVER)

Hello everyone. I hope you are having a great day. I hope that as you follow today's map through the internet you find something that makes you smile, think, or look closer for God in your life.

First off a riddle? What do you get when you combine two of my favorite things in the world (Star Wars and Golf)? Answer: The best commercial ever. I laughed hard at this one.

Follow this link to Jim Martin's post on why we have such a problem with solitude.

Are you struggling to understand what happened to Fannie Mae? It basically boils down to giving money to people for things which they can't afford in the first place and then being surprised when they do not feed you back. Watch the video below for more insight into the politics of this matter.



This link is a great post that shows how we as disciples of Christ are to see the world around us and how to define those we are reaching out to. Must Read.

Finally, being a member of smaller churches has led me to love the communal and group effort that must be put in for anything to be accomplished. Here is a great post from Trey Morgan discussing what have become known as "Super-Churches."