Jon Acuff's Blog, page 177

I haven't mentioned the Stuff Christians Like book in a few months, but today I thought of a few reasons you should pick up a copy:

1. It's full of brand new, never before seen ideas. (More than 80)

2. It's got what I think is the best Serious Wednesday post in it. (Mustard ice cream and the broken bowl.)

3. It makes a fun group study book. (Folks are studying the running themes like guilt and fakeness. I'm starting to skype in and discuss the book with them.)

4. It's illustrated, so your kids...

I just started reading the new book "Imaginary Jesus." It's by a guy named Matt Mikalatos. Turns out Matt and his publisher are cool with us giving out 5 free copies to readers of Stuff Christians Like. As a big fan of "free books," I figured that might work well.

So, enter by leaving a comment on this post by Tuesday, July 20th.

Here's the question:

"If you spent the afternoon with Jesus, what do you imagine you two would do?"

That's it. Let's read free books.

Let's check out Imaginary Jesus.

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(I'm sorting through dozens of awesome guest posts right now. One that came my way is from Michael Kelly. You might remember him from the prosperity gospel post. He writes great stuff and this is proof of that. Enjoy.)

Perhaps you've been in an awkward situation like this one. You are leaving a conversation about Lady GaGa and Skittles. It was an enjoyable time, and you felt like you held your own nicely. People appreciated your wit and cultural relevance. But though you are adept in...

He's unstoppable. Here are four different versions. In the first, someone copies the style with their own message. In the second, he responds to Alyssa Milano, of "Who's the Boss," fame. In the third, he proposes to someone for a twitter follower. In the fourth he addresses someone who said they would name their kid "Old Spice." Big fan of these. Probably about 14 minutes until someone develops a church version.

First Video – Spin Off

Second Video – Proposal

Video 3 – Alyssa Milano

Video...

Once upon a time, there was a wizard. Though his background was shrouded in mystery, there was little doubt he was the most powerful wizard in the land. He had a deadly enemy, but good friends, including a red headed guy he always hung out with. People that should have loved him, once instead made him spend his nights in a small, prison like room. He rode the backs of winged animals and had a bitter rival who hated him. Christians had an incredibly strong reaction to the books he was in...

Last November, the readers of Stuff Christians Like came together and did something crazy with God. I asked you to help raise $30,000 to build a kindergarten in Vietnam. I'd never asked for money before. I gave you no advanced notification. I used Facebook, Twitter and this blog. I thought it would take us 6 weeks.

We raised the $30,000 in 18 hours.

Blown away by the generosity we ended up doubling down and building two kindergartens for a total of $60,000. Today I am excited to share a photo o...

A few weeks ago, someone online requested a DVD copy of me being sent to hell. When I told my youngest brother Bennett this, his reaction was simple:

"Oh come on! DVD? Doesn't heaven have better technology than that at this point? At the bare minimum I have to believe they've got Blu-ray."

He makes a good point. If the movies "Piranha" and "Step Up" are in 3D I assume heaven is using some sort of hologram technology. But that's not really the point of this. The point is that someone felt I was ...

The other day on a plane, I saw that the girl behind me was reading a book called "Before you get engaged." I immediately thought, "That has got to be a Christian book."

So when we started unloading the plane I asked her if it was. She verified my assumption was right. Then I asked her, "Does your boyfriend know you are going to dump him?"

OK, I didn't say that, but I would bet your pick of any three of my internal organs that they break up because of that book. We've talked before about how...

I was surprised by my reaction to Jack Black's prayer to satan. Not that I expected a certain reaction, I hadn't planned for that moment, but my response still caught me off guard.

Last year at an MTV awards ceremony, actor/comedian Jack Black came out ridiculously dressed in a crazy muscle outfit. As part of a gag, he asked the audience gathered there to pray to satan. Here's the transcript of what he said:

"Since we're giving a rock reward tonight, who wants to pray to the devil with me...

I'm speaking in Houston tonight. You should come. I just talked with the church and they said I could invite my friends.

Here are the details:

Watters Road Church of Christ. Pasadena, 7:00PM

3616 Watters Road

Pasadena, TX 77504-2330

Here is the church website.