Christian vs. Christ Follower

My gorgeous husband found some really funny videos on YouTube last night and I absolutely had to share them here. They've been online since May of last year - so if you've already seen them . . . well then watch them again, they're funny!

It seems like the term "Christian" has been given such a negative connotation.

What does it mean if you're a Christian? Does it mean you dress up every Sunday and go to church? Does it mean you look down on those that don't?

An Illinois church created these videos (a parody of the Mac vs. PC ads which I looove).

Part 1


Part 2


Part 3


Part 4


Part 5


Part 6


I think these are great - and a good way to demonstrate how certain beliefs have become so skewed and that the most important part of being a "Christian" is believing in and following Jesus - not all the "stuff" that people associate with church.

What do you think about these videos?

(FYI - if you are interested in showing these at your church or youth group - there are high resolution videos available for purchase here.)

There is no box

I have been reading a lot of interesting blogs lately. Many of them are pointed toward telecommunications and technology - for my class assignments and for work . . . but I also tend to gravitate toward blogs about writing and thinking creatively. I found an amazing post about ways to help you think creatively.

"People like to call this “thinking outside of the box,” which is the wrong way to look at it. Just like Neo needed to understand that “there is no spoon” in the film The Matrix, you need to realize “there is no box” to step outside of."

I've already had several great ideas due to this article showing me what it was that blocks my creativity.

I hope it is helpful to you as well!

Have a great day!