Donald Miller has written a book about writing a movie about a book he wrote.  And it is great.  A Million Miles in a Thousand Years takes on the meaninglessness of life.  I’m not sure the book triumphs over life, but it will inspire you to give living a shot.  Miller is honest as usual:

“I wrote a memoir a several years ago that sold a lot of copies.  I got a big head about it for a while and thought I was an amazing writer or something, but I’ve written books since that haven’t sold, so I am increasingly insecure again and things are back to normal.”

Even if you aren’t a reader, order one to display in your library; it has a very sexy dust jacket.  If you choose to read it, you might find yourself challenged to take risks and to live a more worthwhile story.

Music Review – Dave Matthews Band – Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King

The first track, a haunting saxophone, notifies listeners that what follows will be a tribute to the late LeRoi Moore.  The twelve remaining tracks leave you feeling as if you’ve just attended a wake in New Orleans on Mardi Gras.  How does that feel?  Well, happy, reflective, sad and weird; throw in some disappointment and some raucous dancing and you have Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King.

The opinions of early reviewers have been scattered.  Some have mandated this album be added to the “Big 3.”  Others have thought it a continuation of DMB’s recording mediocrity Read the rest of this entry »

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Surprised by Hope – Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection and the Mission of the Church – N.T. Wright

What we believe about life after death shapes what we do with the life we’re allotted before death.  N.T. Wright, one of the world’s most recognized biblical scholars, takes his readers on a journey of hope.  Not only does Wright deftly contend for the historical resurrection of Jesus, but he demonstrates that Jesus’ message and the hope of the early church was also resurrection.

Bishop Wright asserts that it is God’s intention to restore his good creation, Read the rest of this entry »

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I must admit, I am a U2 junkie.  Joshua Tree was the first rock-n-roll album I owned, and to this day it continues to be the best album I own.  Having been hooked on U2 since childhood, I anticipate each new album as if I am getting a new puppy.

No Line on the Horizon has everything you’ve come to expect from U2.  Every track has enough signature U2 sound and feel to ground long-time fans, but the album as a whole is a sonic tapestry. read the whole review here

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Sea Sew – Review

Lisa Hannigan has been making music with Damien Rice for several years.  Fans of Rice, have been mesmerized by Lisa’s vulnerable and haunting vocals.  The story goes something like this: Damien fired here right before they were to take the stage sometime in 2007.  Rice’s genius is not in question, however in Lisa’s debut, full-length album, Please click to read the review…