Author Archives: Doug Plank

Bane or beauty? The arts and the Christian (part II)

The next several Tuesdays I’ll be sharing some thoughts on the Christian’s engaging with the arts (visual and auditory) along with entertainment and media. Join the discussion and comment below! 95 Theses and then some Middle Age art is almost … Continue reading

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Bane or beauty? The arts and the Christian (part I)

The next several Tuesdays I’ll be sharing some thoughts on the Christian’s engaging with the arts (visual arts & music) along with entertainment and media. Join the discussion and comment below! “no one does not worship” Harold Best in his … Continue reading

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Crossway Mile: raw footage

Below is the result of a non-athlete running the Crossway mile with a camera on and mouth running (not so much his legs). What a sweet time for our church!  Feel free to comment with your favorite moment on the … Continue reading

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Benefit concert

Music is a good time.  Add to music the fact that it ends up helping to send Vinson Sensenig to Pretoria, South Africa to help Donovan & Heather Drew and their efforts in orphan care through 1Hope International ministries… sign … Continue reading

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Final word

In my younger years as a believer, I did’t quite get John’s urgency in his closing words of the book of Revelation “Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!” (Rev. 22:20).  Back in my 20s I looked at life and generally thought that … Continue reading

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Really

Twenty four hours ago (as I type this at 3:59pm on Monday), the race began for a large portion of North America to do something in the honor of mothers everywhere.  Calls were made, gifts/flowers delivered, breakfasts charred by little … Continue reading

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Shaped to race!

The Crossway Shape N Race!  Now this is a race that I can sink my teeth into.  The Crossway Mile? (Or, shall I say, my annual near-to-death experience?)  A mere truffle compared to the speed and glory of those 7 … Continue reading

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