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People watching and pleasing God

Just some quick thoughts as I watched people at Starbucks one morning in preparation for a sermon series on pleasing God.

Jeff Noble
December 31, 2015

Goin' to Town

Seven things Apple doesn’t do well

I know. I hear the collective gasps of disbelief. I imagine the following comments being made over coffee with smirks: “Jeff is falling off the wagon.” “The Mac fan boy has finally seen the light.” “Steve is turning over in…

Jeff Noble
December 21, 2015
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Church Chew, Goin' to Town

Nuff Said: Bonhoeffer too popular? When $17.38 changes a life.. Churches & communication… The death of cultural Christianity… A college president stands up… Star Wars cast acapella

Nuff said: The latest random assortment of thoughts from the inter webs is collected by Jeff and includes: an article that questions whether Bonhoeffer is too popular. Also, read about how $17.38 can change change someone's life. "Communication is the hardest thing we do," as a church. The death of cultural Christianity (and why it's a good thing). Finally, a college president stands up.. And, you've got to watch this Star Wars cast acapella medley with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots.

Jeff Noble
December 19, 2015

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Feedback on the Apple Watch from my kids

What do two teenagers think about the Apple Watch after owning it for a few months? What are the top three things that each identifies as the best feature that they appreciate about the Apple Watch?

Jeff Noble
November 25, 2015

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Merry Christmas from Starbucks… or not?

Why in the world would people quibble over Starbucks Christmas cups being solid red? Get the brews here.

Jeff Noble
November 9, 2015

Church Chew, Goin' to Town

Nuff Said: Why Churches Should Stay Home on Halloween, Photoshop Alternatives, Dumb Ideas About Jesus, The Power of Next, Discipleship DNA, What Ben Carson would do first if elected President

Nuff Said is a collection of saved entries from across the interwebs. Here are some interesting, provocative and fun things for your reading and viewing: Why Churches Should Stay Home on Halloween, Dumb Ideas About Jesus, The Power of Next, Discipleship DNA, What Ben Carson would do first if elected President

Jeff Noble
October 30, 2015

Goin' to Town, Spiritual Markers

Nuff said: A week later with the same-sex ruling

This "Nuff said" entry is a collection of well-written, compassionate posts about the same-sex marriage ruling from a Christian perspective.

Jeff Noble
July 3, 2015
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Goin' to Town

5 ways to break bloggers block

If you want to write a blog post, but you're just stuck, try these five suggestions.

Jeff Noble
May 27, 2015
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Prisoners’ letters to their younger selves

What is the result when a photographer asks prisoners to write a letter to their younger selves? The images in this project by Trent Bell are sobering and powerful.

Jeff Noble
March 15, 2015

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