by bradhuebert | Jan 7, 2013 | Faith, geek, movies, theology, Uncategorized, worship
The power of greed. That’s what I’ve been pondering after watching The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey for the second time in theatres. Peter Jackson shares backstory of the Hobbit via an artful prologue, in which we’re introduced to Thror, grandfather...
by bradhuebert | Dec 31, 2012 | Faith, geek, Uncategorized
As 2012 wraps up—sans a Mayan apocalypse, I might add—I thought I’d give you a highlight reel of the year’s most viewed posts here at www.bradhuebert.com. This truly is where Geeks and faith unite. Some of these babies sucked in big numbers the week they...
by bradhuebert | Dec 30, 2012 | evaluation, Faith, geek, Uncategorized
Making New Years resolutions is a great idea. That said, most New Years resolutions never come to pass, for one simple reason: They’re built on the fluff of wishful thinking instead of the rock of thoughtful evaluation. New Years resolutions are baked into our...
by bradhuebert | Dec 24, 2012 | Christmas, Faith, family, geek, Jesus Christ, parenting, theology, Uncategorized
My biggest issue with Santa Claus is simple. But before I critique the bulging philanthropist, let me defend him for a minute. Really. Because I think most Christians attack him unfairly. Most Christians’ biggest issue with Santa Claus Here it is: Santa Claus...
by bradhuebert | Dec 21, 2012 | conflict, Faith, geek, Jesus Christ, struggles, theology, Uncategorized
Today marks the end… of the end of the world. Every time a date comes and goes without an apocalypse, rapture, or cataclysm, the world becomes numb to the possibility of the real thing. Apocalypse? What apocalypse? The end will certainly come, but the Gospel of...
by bradhuebert | Dec 18, 2012 | Faith, geek, Jesus Christ, movies, Presence of God, Uncategorized
There are two kinds of strength in the spiritual life: Human strength and divine strength. It’s critical that you learn to embrace and experience both kinds. Human Strength Human strength is everywhere. Books, television, gaming, movies—they’re all built...