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The Golden Compass uproar

It seems that Ameri-Christianity always needs something to poopoo on. Right now it’s Phillip Pullman’s book and the soon-to-be-released movie by New Line Cinema (who also brought us the excellent Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Nativity Story). Just…

Signs that someone is leaving your church

“I don’t like my/your church.”As a church planter and pastor, I honestly don’t know that I’ve ever heard those words or even read them in reference to our church; however, I am confident that they’ve been said, or at the…

iPod winner!

Shelley Smithis the lucky winner of the iPod Nano! She submitted my postWhen it’s time to leave your church,and it received 22 votes over atthe Squidoo lens.Thanks to all those who participated!I was a little disappointed that more folks didn’t…

We got elfed

Check this out… (click on the image)

Dec 2, 2007
Jeff Noble
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Family photos, the sun, and a lake

My family joined the Files family at Lake Monticello Friday afternoon for an annual event that is closely related to having a root canal done – the family photo. The five Files females and TJ seemed to actually enjoy themselves…

My Christmas tree and presents…

This is kinda techno geeky…Click on “Leave a Present” – unless you’re Scrooge.

Nov 30, 2007
Jeff Noble
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Review: Crispin: At the Edge of the World (rated 5 stars)

Crispin: At the Edge of the World (Crispin) by Avi The sequel to Crispin: The Cross of Lead is as much a page-turner as its predecessor. If you haven’t read the first one yet, what are you waiting for? I…

Nov 30, 2007
Jeff Noble

Why I gave up consuming “The Beardstown Ladies’ Guide to Smart Spending for Big Savings: How to Save for a Rainy Day Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle”

The Beardstown Ladies’ Guide to Smart Spending for Big Savings: How to Save for a Rainy Day Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle by Beardstown Ladies Investment Club It was quaint when it first came out, but now there are simply other,…

Nov 29, 2007
Jeff Noble

Houston, we Ole Miss fans have a problem…

Aaaaah…. It was announced today that “last night” Houston Nutt reached an agreement with the University of Mississippi to become their new head football coach. Nutt leaves Arkansas almost exactly ten years after becoming head coach. He leaves Arkansas richer…

Nov 27, 2007
Jeff Noble
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