I've been a fan of Van Halen -- the original Van Halen with David Lee Roth -- since the late '70s. Likewise for my girlfriend. We've both wanted to see them in concert for a very long time, but for some years now have assumed it to be a lost cause due to their breakup …
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I'm Fine with God... It's Christians I Can't Stand: Getting Past the Religious Garbage in the Search for Spiritual Truth by Bruce Bickel My rating: 4 of 5 stars I just finished this fine book and must say I thoroughly enjoyed it. First of all though, the authors identify themselves as Christians, so don't get …
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Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived by Rob Bell My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the second time I've read Rob Bell's Love Wins, and I've got to say it's one of the more remarkable books I've ever read! Whether you agree with …
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Jesus Wants to Save Christians: A Manifesto for the Church in Exile by Rob Bell My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book was an interesting read, and fairly different from Bell's Velvet Elvis & Love Wins. It's more straight theology & less personal anecdote. He states early that he'll be taking a "New Exodus" …
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OK, so just who's the smart ass? Some roofing schmuck came to our door at lunch today and rang the doorbell. We have a no soliciting sign on our front door. I opened the door and he started a spiel about our needing a new roof, etc. I interrupted and pointing at the sign, said …
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