Do you ever feel alone? Do you ever feel like you're on your own, with nobody to rely on? Do your friends and family sometimes blow you off and make you feel like you're not worth their time? Do you ever feel abandoned? We've all been there at some point. I've played this song over about a dozen times this morning...and not because it's new and I'm just getting to know it. I love this song because it touches the place in my heart that needs reassurance. It reminds me of what I already know: Go...
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Most of you aren't old enough to have watched The Bob Newhart Show. It was very, very funny...primarily because of (you guessed it) Bob Newhart. He's very, very funny. From 1972 to 1978, people tuned in to watch a mild-mannered psychologist. The final episode of the show is legendary. The video below is from Mad TV. Bob plays a mild-mannered psychologist. Go figure. ...
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Greg Koukl is a Christian apologist. That doesn't mean that he's sorry for being a Christian. An "apology" in this sense is a "defense"...so a Christian apologist makes a defense for Christianity. Makes a case, if you will. Presents good reasons for believing as Christians do. Greg's ministry, Stand to Reason, is a great resource for Christian apologetics materials. Greg travels all over the place and teaches Christians a lot of simple, easy to remember techniques for sharing what you believe....
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As my friends from high school can tell you, I never really worried about being cool. I've never been that concerned about swagger. I'm just me, and that's good enough. The only people who need to worry about being cool are the ones who aren't. Putting on a show to impress people doesn't make you awesome, it's makes you pathetic. If you're not already impressive and awesome, get to work and become impressive and awesome. Pretending is just silly. Speaking of silly, here's a great vide...
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Mrs. GodWords and I cut up our credit cards in 1990. Yes, I know that was before some of you were born...but it wasn't before we were born. We'd been married a year, and already felt that we were out of control with our spending. No, we hadn't racked up $50,000 in credit card debt. It was just a few thousand, but we - being a youth minister and a school teacher - knew that we needed to change our ways if we were to avoid more trouble. We went to a debt counseling service, and someone helped us ...
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Do you remember Animal, from The Muppet Show? He was the drummer for Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, and was known for going wild during his drum solos. Well, this guy plays a lot like that. It's a little long, but that's not too bad, considering the tune: ZZ Top's Sharp Dressed Man. ...
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This is fascinating! Imagine taking underwater video and having your camera stolen by an octopus. Sounds scary to me, to be honest. I'm not sure I would handle the situation as well as this guy, but maybe I wouldn't be down there unless I could. Maybe the octopus was looking for his 15 minutes of fame, or maybe he wanted to put some videos of his kids on Facebook. Either way, this is a cool glimpse into life in the ocean. Enjoy! ...
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Who doesn't love old skool video games? I started playing games back in the Space Wars and Pong days, and haven't quit yet. What about you? Do you remember Donkey Kong and Pac-Man? Space Invaders? Who hasn't played Tetris until their eyes dried out? This awesome short video describes what might happen if some of the "pixels" got out into the real world. It's very creative, very clever, and very well-done. After you watch it, please leave a comment...I'd like to know your favorite video game of ...
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We have 4 computers in our home, so there's plenty of computing going on. We don't really need a game system, but we have a Wii anyway. We like Wii Fit and some of the other fun stuff like golf and tennis. So, we may never own a Playstation. This video, however, makes their new controllers sound very nice. So nice that I'm almost certain we won't be buying a Playstation, because I'd then go out and blow ten thousand dollars on awesome games and never work again. What do you think? Are you ...
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Wow. When was the last time a public service ad brought tears to your eyes? Yeah, I'm a big softie...but this is one of the best videos of its kind I've ever seen. Always wear a seatbelt. ...
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Wacky Brits from That Mitchell and Webb Look are at it again. In this sketch, we see how some sports "fans" get idiotic and pretend that "we" applies to them and their chosen team. Brilliant! ...
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WooHOOOOOOoooo! It's football season! That's soccer for us Americans. The comedy team from That Mitchell and Webb Look (also of That Mitchell and Webb Sound) have done it again with a sendup of the non-stop, over the top adverts (that's advertisements for us Americans) for football (soccer). Cheers (enjoy)! ...
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The major difference between the broadcasts of the 2010 Olympics and the 2006 Olympics was the camera work. Nobody could fail to notice the high-resolution, super-slo-mo video of Apolo Anton Ohno, for example. It was featured every day. That's one of the coolest things about living right now: cool tech. Whether you're a dog person or not, chances are good you'll be as transfixed by this video as I was. It's a commercial for Pedigree dog food, filmed at 1000 frames per second. It's awfully cool ...
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Wayne C. Lewis was a producer of pornography. He spent most of his time behind the camera, but not all of it. Some Christians think that they're able to tell which people are "close to being saved". Usually those are the people who are already trying to live a life that the rest of society finds respectable...you know, being polite, working hard, loving your family, mowing your lawn, and not torturing animals. It comes as a surprise to some that it's often those who are farthest from a life co...
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Hypocrisy is a bad thing. Yeah, it's always bad, all the time, no matter what. Everyone (myself included) can be rightly accused of hypocrisy at some point. It's not a laughing matter. What is usually a laughing matter, however, is when someone's blatant and self-righteous hypocrisy is exposed. That happens in this video. Keith Olbermann accused the Tea Party folks of being all-white like Weird Al eating a mayonnaise sandwich on Wonder bread, and this is the Dallas Tea Party's response. I...
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Do you remember the Dove ads from 2008, showing how far from reality a typical cover model's picture is? Makeup, photo tricks, digital enhancement and retouching give us the impression that these 'beautiful people' are something they're not. Johnny Diaz wants young women to see that they're beautiful, valuable, and important without looking like a falsified version of a real woman. From his 2009 album of the same name, here's Johnny Diaz singing More Beautiful You. ...
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I'm a word guy. I know a lot of words. I use a lot of words because I talk a lot, write a lot, and read a lot. Some people aren't into words, and that's okay. Some are into performing small acts of service for others, or giving gifts, and so on...but not me. I'm a Words of Affirmation person. When I want someone to feel good, I tend to use words to make the effort. When someone uses words to make me feel good, it probably means more to me than to, say, a person who's into giving gifts. Because ...
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Did you know that it could be a federal offense to be in possession of a lobster? I first saw this video in 2008. I told my friends about it, but they seemed skeptical that it might offer sound advice for people like you and me. I submit this video for your consideration. It's long...about as long as a TV show without commercials. It's as compelling, in my opinion, as anything I've seen on Law & Order in the past few years. Here's a quick rundown of what you'll see and hear: Regardless of ...
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I just finished widening my pages here on GodWords. I did it so I could post more videos without resizing them. My narrower page forced me to shrink YouTube videos to fit...so I reworked the graphics and stylesheet to make more room. I thought it would be good to post a wider video right away, to see how it looked. I looked for a good one on YouTube, and was surprised...no, shocked...to see that I'd never posted this video. Jake Shimabukuro is a really, really good ukulele player. George Harri...
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The year is 2010. It's been 37 years since Roe v. Wade, and some people are still confused by the abortion debate. On one hand, pro-abortion activists justify killing babies on the following grounds: A fetus is not a person, so it doesn't have a right to live. A baby is disposable if it inconveniences the mother. Being born "imperfect" is worse than not being born at all. On the other hand, pro-life activists celebrate each tiny life, even if it's inconvenient...even if it's scary, exp...
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When asked whether Tiger Woods could recover from the scandal related to his infidelity, Brit Hume suggested that Christianity could provide him with the forgiveness and redemption that he needed. That, of course, made more than a few people angry with Brit Hume. In response, Hume appeared on The O'Reilly Factor for some questions about his response. Not only did he not back down, he was more specific about his suggestion that Tiger might find what he needs in following Jesus Christ. After the...
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We all know that Tiger Woods has been in the news recently. His seemingly-spotless character has been revealed as less than spotless. He may be losing his family, and has certainly lost a great deal of credibility among golf fans and the general public alike. On a recent Sunday-morning news show, the question was asked whether Tiger can recover. Brit Hume provided a very specific and apparently-controversial opinion. I applaud Brit for speaking his mind unashamedly. Whether one agrees with him ...
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They're at it again: explaining stuff. What You Need to Know is a fun and informative video site that teaches, well...stuff you need to know. In this installment, they explain the idea of Separation of Church and State. You need to know this, so watch the video. There will be a pop quiz after the show.  Yes, I know it's not really a pop quiz if you know about it ahead of time. It's still a pop quiz. Watch. ...
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Some of you are young enough to have never seen The Muppet Show. That's too bad, because it totally rocked. If you don't recognize the characters in this video, you might search the interwebs for some archive footage of one of the better shows in TV history. Think Sesame Street for the whole family. If you DO recognize the characters, enjoy. You're old like me, and your time is short. Don't waste a single minute...watch it now! ...
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My heart is broken for this poor woman. Ten days after getting a flu shot, she developed a rare and untreatable neurological disorder called dystopia. She and her husband must be horrified at what their lives have become. They have a lot of adjustments to make to create a more "normal" life for themselves. No, I'm NOT saying that a flu shot will give everyone problems. However: if this really is a one-in-a-million situation, how many millions get the shot every year? I'm sure there are other, s...
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I really like the Segway. It might seem normal now, but it was a very short time ago that a two-wheeled vehicle that didn't tip over seemed magical and new. The parking enforcement officers near my home ride them around parking lots to make sure people feed the meters...they're that "normal". Now it looks like there will be a new normal. Check out the video and ask yourself how cool THAT is. When I showed this around earlier, someone asked why such a thing is revolutionary, or why it matters a...
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I'm very impressed. Being able to play different sequences at the same time is the stuff legends are made from...you never know: this kid might be the next Tommy Emmanuel. ...
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I've always wanted to visit Perth, Australia. Since I was very young, I've been fascinated by the Land Down Under. It seems like there's a lot of things to do there, and that it's a special place. This video tells the world how wonderful Perth is...I hope you enjoy it. ...
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ROFL. It's about time somebody did this. Pull up your PANTS, bro! Unfortunately, this doesn't address the current trend of skinny white boys wearing girls' too-skinny pants down to their thighs. Still waiting for that one. ...
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On September 11 2001, America was attacked. I will not forget. Like most Americans, I love my country. Like most Americans, I don't personally know anybody who was killed in those attacks...still, like most Americans, I will never be the same. Even after eight years, I find that I'm unable to put my feelings into words. I've never watched the movies or documentaries that tell stories from that day. I avoid reading articles about that day. Despite living far from the east coast, and despite the...
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LOLOLOL. I love a good mashup. I loved Dragnet too. It's not long, but - while mostly tongue-in-cheek - it's a perspective seldom heard these days. ...
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I like Chick-Fil-A. They have the tastiest fried bits of nuggety chicken available in the fast food world...six days a week. If you're not familiar with the Chick-Fil-A story, it's a pretty good one. Their founder pretty much made a company to help teach young folk the virtue of working hard. I also like a good parody. This is a tasty one. ...
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As a freelance web designer, I'm fascinated by representative art. That is, when one thing represents another, a complex message can be communicated in a very simple manner. This goes back before I was a web geek...I remember wishing I could put a few companies' logos on my bedroom wall. I love icons, symbols, and glyphs. This interesting video explains a few elementary thoughts about President Obama's symbol...you know, the big O that appears everywhere. It's elementary, anyway, for people who...
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Most people aren't familiar with bike trials. Though I'm not a huge fan, I love watching videos like this one. It's a form of mountain biking in which the rider negotiates a series of obstacles, whether natural or man-made. Most tricks involve a combination of controlled speed (usually slow) and balance. If this is your first encounter with bike trials, enjoy. If you have other super videos you'd like to share, please leave a comment below! ...
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Regular GodWords readers know that I'm squarely against abortion. I consider most abortions to be the senseless killing of an innocent human being. This year, I've started saying that America is in the middle of a shift on the abortion debate. One reason for the shift is that more people are willing to speak out about the real issues behind abortion: money, power, and social engineering. I have no idea what's in this movie, beyond the trailer. If it's any good at all, it should shake men a...
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I love a good story. After a great book, a great movie is one of my favorite things. I'm particularly fascinated by the special effects...explosions, stunts, camera tricks, and computer-generated thingamabobs. The video below highlights some notable effects from the past 100 years of movies. While 'manual' effects (before computers) required movie makers to be more creative, there's no question that the addition of computer graphics have brought magic to the big screen. My son (born in 1999) so...
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I miss Animaniacs. It was one of the best cartoon shows ever...kids loved it, and adults thought it was funnier than the kids did. Some of the best stuff comes from the actors' ability to speak very quickly. In this video, we see that, and then some. Enjoy...and, when you're done, leave a comment with your own favorite line from an Animaniacs episode! ...
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Wow. This is an amazing video! I've tried six times to describe it without giving away the point, but I find I'm unable to put my thoughts into words. Sometimes we all need a reminder...sometimes we forget to be loving. ...
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Most of you know that I'm something of a Christian music nut. One of my favorites, ever since hearing part of his first single on the radio in 1985, is the late Rich Mullins. He was a different kind of artist. Like Keith Green before him, Rich's words rang with authenticity, humility, and unflinching honesty. Lots of people make music, but Rich put truth to song. He wasn't just a singer/songwriter, either...he lived what he believed. Recently, a friend went through a traumatic situation. She's ...
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Holy Cow. My parents used to complain that I talked a lot...I'm sure they never saw me doing this. She's cute, she's adorable, she's deafening. Whew! ...
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Most of you probably don't know who Nick Cannon is. That's okay...he hasn't made a huge splash yet. He put out one rap album, hosted some Nickelodeon shows, did some cartoon voice-overs, did some stand-up comedy. He's currently the host of America's Got Talent...but his big claim to fame is that he's Mr. Mariah Carey. Yeah, that's right. He married Mariah. Anyway, I ran across this video tonight and it made me cry. We seldom hear a strong pro-life message from entertainers these days, and just...
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I love watching this guy. He's always been funny, even in interviews. If I were a comedian, I think I'd probably write material like this. If I did that, I'd be somewhere close to as famous as he is...maybe. Keep your eyes peeled...he also talks about ketchup, bacon, and various other foods.   ...
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Here's a funny mashup of Transformers and Terminator. I saw both of this year's movies and liked them both. ...
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An interesting video. I don't usually put a lot of stock in 'man on the street' interviews, but this one comes with statistics from the questioner. Fewer than 8% of those asked knew what a browser is. What makes this interesting for me (besides the obvious, being a web designer) is the fact that virtually everybody who was asked 'what is a browser?' didn't know...despite using a browser on a regular basis. Computers used to be the sort of thing that only technically-inclined people could use, a...
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Wow. I'm always amazed and impressed when someone does something frivolous and a little silly in a way that takes an immense amount of time and dedication. Here's a stop-motion video proving that the author has a great imagination and a large photo processing bill. Enjoy! ...
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Think you're mad about the AIG executive bonuses? Think again after watching this video. Fox News anchor Shepard Smith is obviously angry after watching the US Congress pretend to be outraged over the issue. They removed a provision that would have blocked the bonuses before they passed it! Now...where I come from, pretending to now know something you obviously know is called the same thing as pretending you didn't do something you obviously did. It's A LIE. ...
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Wow. I found this both interesting and thought-provoking. What do you think of the video? Do you agree? Disagree? Is there anything in there that you think our founding fathers might disagree with? Leave your comments below! ...
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It's been a long time since I posted here. Life and World of Warcraft have been getting in the way, but I'm back now. Rather than post something heavy today, let me give you a giggle. This video is 9 minutes long, and I spent 7 of them laughing out loud. It's a good workout...you should try it! ...
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I like Shane and Shane. Not only are they talented singers, they're principled artists. A lot of their songs are simply Scripture set to music. A lot of people (myself included) hear that and think "Um...yeah. No thanks"...but it really works. Enjoy The Answer. ...
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Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is apparently one of our country's 'best and brightest'. Otherwise, as the logic goes, he wouldn't have been elected to serve as one of New York's senators. I hope this 16-second clip turns out to be as disastrous for his political career as it is idiotic. I'm not saying that he's stupid...I don't pay that much attention to him. It's only hopelessly out of touch with the real world that he's supposedly serving. ...
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Milton Friedman was a great thinker. The Economist called him "the most influential economist of the second half of the 20th century…possibly of all of it". He won a Nobel Prize in Economics, back when Nobel Prizes actually meant something. He taught, wrote books, and influenced a great many American thinkers. The video below is from the Phil Donahue show. For me, it highlights the difference between a person who holds an ideal (Donahue) that they haven't thought through, and a person wh...
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Many in contemporary Western society believe that biology explains all that we are...all that makes us human. They see us as more (or less) evolved than animals, and simply the product of our DNA. The view that we're nothing more than our biology generally falls under the category of Philosophical Naturalism. When discussing morality with philosophical naturalists, atheists often make the claim that morality is defined by society, rather than by any universal external standard (like the nature ...
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Grab a hankie. Here's a video that should choke you up. Watch the video, then continue reading. Have you stopped to ask yourself why such stories touch your heart? I mean, really...it's not that those people did anything amazing. The folks from Grapevine Christian School didn't sacrifice anything truly significant. Their actions didn't really cost them much...but most of us would agree that what they did was awesome. Why? Is it because we all recognize the difference between...
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For me, gun control means holding the weapon with both hands. Actually, I don't own a gun...but I believe strongly in our right - as American citizens - to do so. I oppose any attempt at disarming law-abiding Americans. There are many reasons: logical, practical, ideological, historical, and so on. This tongue-in-cheek video puts clearly on display one of those reasons. ...the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. The Bill of Rights...
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I love time-lapse photography. Here, a photo was taken every day, in the same spot, for one year. Not exactly time-lapse, but when you put it together into a video it has a similar effect. ...
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Despite being a Christian for most of my life (or perhaps because of it) I find most 'Christian-y' stuff trite, overdone, derivative or lame. At first glance, I thought this video would be just that. I often stop videos like this one mid-stream, thinking that it's just one more in a long line of self-congratulatory, Christianity-is-way-cool stupid videos. That being said, I'm glad I didn't stop it. It's a novel and meaningful video that shows both talent and forethought, which is sometimes lack...
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I didn't know the name Louis CK until a couple of minutes ago. He's hilarious! We all know that good comedy is mostly true, which makes me laugh...but seriously folks: could he be any more righter? ...
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The Matrix is one of the best modern movies around. Some people thought the second was just okay, and didn't like the third. I liked them all...but I like a good parody almost as much. This one's more than just good. It's awesome. ...
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Wow. Good stuff! I've always wondered whether visitors to my church (not just my current one) felt this way. Is your church totally lame? Do you see yourself in this video? ...
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One of the highlights of an American election year is a Catholic charity dinner held by the Alfred E. Smith Foundation. One might think that certain presidential candidates would avoid being seen there, but pretty much everybody shows up. One of the reasons is that people can see the presidential candidates in a 'real-life' setting. Another reason is that, in recent years, the candidates give humorous speeches rather than serious ones. Last night was no exception. I expect that millions of blog...
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Nixon vs Kennedy. Reagan vs Mondale. Adam West vs Burgess Meredith. Great debates, all. ...
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This very funny video has been a source of some controversy. Some people apparently thought that it was a real interview with the real Australian Senator Bob Collins...but it's not. It's a comedy bit by Australian comedians John Clarke and Bryan Dawe. Apparently most Aussies know those two, and would recognize right away that it's a satire. I'd never heard of them, but it seems pretty obvious. Don't you think so? ...
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Some of you have already seen this über-70's video from Sonseed. I'm sure it was well-done at the time, but times change. That's part of the reason that this video has almost 3000 comments on its YouTube page. Leave it to someone cool - like David Crowder - to put tongue firmly in cheek and make it sound halfway decent. Original video first, then the redo. Thanks, David! ...
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Do you like funny videos? Are you looking for that one video that you liked, but can't remember where it is? There's a new website out there just for you: Worth a Second Look. It's family-friendly, so you can relax that what's there is basically okay for almost everyone (but, as always, parents should monitor their kids' interweb surfing)....
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Masab Yousef now calls himself Joseph. He's leaving his old life behind. His old life? He was a Muslim, and is the son of Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin...and he's now a Christian living in the US. How much would you give up to live the life you believe to be true? Most of us never find out. I'm not sure if that's good or bad, really. I'm sure it's unpleasant, but - then again - many profitable things are....
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I've been waiting for some time to put this one up. Some of you may know the Drowning Pool song that says "let the bodies hit the floor". Some of you may not know who Drowning Pool is, and that's okay...you're more likely to have heard the song in the recent Rambo movie trailer than on the radio.Anyway... - I don't think very highly of Benny Hinn. I don't know him personally, but I know a bit about what he says and does. I consider him a charlatan of the highest order, which is part of why this ...
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Andrew Peterson is one of my very favoritist artists. Using only words - the same kinds of words I use - Andrew can create a picture that tells a story like very few songwriters can. Today's video turns the tables. Created by Trevor Little, Andrew's song Family Man gets penciled into our hearts and minds. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the hard work that goes into projects like this. I've wanted to create 'fan-videos' of some of my favorite music for a long time now, and can only dream o...
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Oh no you DIDN'T. You did! That's hilarious. Chuck Norris doesn't read books. He stares them down until he gets the information he wants. Chuck Norris was born in a log cabin that he built with his bare hands. Chuck Norris can kick start a car. I love Chuck Norris. ...
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Despite growing up in Seattle, I can't say that I'm a Mariners fan. They were just that bad, and didn't seem to try all that hard. Since I moved away, they've had some pretty good seasons. I was impressed when they traded Ken Griffey, Jr and Randy Johnson and Alex Rodriguez all at once and then tied the record for most wins...brilliant.Of course, I thought at the time that Lou Pinella had lost his mind. Now I know he was crazy like a fox. If this young lady is anything like the young talent they...
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Volcanoes are cool...especially underwater volcanoes. This video is the first to include both images and sound for an undersea eruption. Enjoy!...
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I like George Will. He makes a lot of sense. In last night's Colbert Report, George outlined the difference between a liberal and a conservative viewpoint. Keep in mind that George makes such statements from a conservative point of view...and let me know if you disagree.Conservatives tend to favor freedom and are willing to accept inequalities of outcome in the free market. Liberals tend to favor equality of outcome and are willing to sacrifice and circumscribe freedom to get it....
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MEME n: any unit of cultural information, such as a practice or idea, that gets transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another.INTERNET MEME n: that fun web stuff that everybody sends to everybody else, eventually making a temporary dent in pop culture.Weezer's new video is chock full of internet memes. There are a lot there, and a bunch are missing. Drop a comment if you can think of a serious meme they missed...I'll start: I didn't see anybody dancing on a treadmill. Did y...
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Christian artist Meredith Andrews has a new e-card out, promoting her album The Invitation.I really like the sound of her voice...it's the kind of stuff that's fun to sing along with. The e-card has a short clip of Meredith, inviting you to listen and say hello when you see her on tour. Check it out!Meredith Andrews' E-CardMeredith Andrews' websiteMeredith Andrews' MySpace page ...
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One of my favorite groups of all time is Casting Crowns. They've described what they do as "discipleship set to music"...and that's something I can get behind. Their newest video, Slow Fade, was released today on Yahoo video. I went and got it so you could see it. The song will be featured in the upcoming movie Fireproof with Kirk Cameron. Enjoy!...
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Wow. It's really cool to see such good dancing in another context...this video makes me wonder how many cultures have dance 'competitions', and how they might have influenced modern dancing in other cultures. It starts slow but blazes with about a minute left. Enjoy!...
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As I mentioned earlier, Jason Beghe used to be Scientology's poster boy. Now he's speaking out against the sci-fi religion. Enjoy his interview...your comments are welcome.It's long, by the way...it's well over two hours. For those interested, it's going to be too short. The other person you hear in the video is Mark Bunker, also known as WBM ("wise beard man").As with the previous video, this interview contains profanity. If you're offended by profanity, I suggest you listen to it anyway....
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Most Americans know who Jason Beghe is. I wasn't sure until I looked at the movies and TV shows he's been in...then I knew I'd seen him dozens of times.Jason used to be a Scientologist. No, not your run-of-the-mill Scientologist...he was an OT VII. That means that he spent a lot of money to advance through many levels of Scientology on his way to being "clear". He knows what he's talking about.Scientology is destructive, and a rip-off...and it's very dangerous.He was so involved, and so deep, th...
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This video gave me a lump in my throat. So much of our world seems filled with stupidity, selfishness, and sarcasm...but this is a bright spot in my day. Imagine this: you show up for your usual Little League baseball game, with your uniform and your glove and your lucky bat. Then you see Jim Gray, fans in the stands holding signs with your name on them, and the Goodyear Blimp. Kudos to Improv Everywhere, who could have done another Grand Central stunt or another Food Court Musical...but chose i...
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I haven't been keeping track of the storyline on Lost. If you miss an episode, you're the one who gets lost. That's why this video is so helpful. In just two minutes, I've caught up. This sort of recap should be available for every TV show. Enjoy![Note: some people took me very seriously on this one. It's not a recap of the entire show...it's a funny.]...
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If you were born before 1990, you've probably seen The Karate Kid. I was born way before 1990, so I've seen it more than once.I've often wondered whether being in such an iconic movie would be worth it. On one hand, everybody knows who you are...and you're identified with that role. On the other hand, everybody knows who you are...and you're identified with that role.No More Kings is a punk/rock/disco/polka band whose name comes from the Schoolhouse Rock song No More Kings. They've obviously bee...
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It seems like, these days, something new is discovered every day. Some might find it hard to believe that an entire colony of penguins could have escaped notice for so long, but here it is:Wow. ...
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There's a hot new video making the rounds. It's called Richard Dawkins - Beware the Believers, and it's very clever.It's so clever, in fact, that most people haven't been able to figure out whether it's poking fun at Darwinist materialists or Biblical creationists. Based on the hundreds of comments (673 at the moment), this video might be too subtle for regular folks. When one commenter says something about it being "pro-intelligent-design", another loudly proclaims that Christians couldn't poss...
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I love a good parody...and this is a good one. I also love making fun of Macs and Mac users...but that's another story for another day. Even if this video doesn't make your day, you'll probably enjoy hearing the song....
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I just found this video...it's another version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow with What a Wonderful World by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. Other versions of the song can be found by clicking the tag below, and other posts about the artist can be found by clicking on his name below.Simply beautiful....
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It's sometimes really difficult to encapsulate a belief system in a few words. Sometimes it's helpful to describe it with pictures, and it's often beneficial if those pictures also move.Here's a thumbnail sketch of what Scientologists believe. show_97de5b59225709(448, 386); PS: Despite living quite near South Park, I really don't like the cartoon at all. I don't think it's that funny, and I find it annoying...so annoying that - don't tell anybody - I killed Kenny....
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For those who haven't been paying attention, the "church" of Scientology fits almost any definition of the word cult. More than a few people have left Scientology over their under-handed and domineering tactics, and support networks appear to be springing up all over. Someone calling themselves Anonymous posted a video online that let the Scientologists know that they were the target of future attacks on their organization. View the Anonymous video here, if you like.Scientology, of course, isn't...
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For those who haven't been paying attention, the "church" of Scientology fits almost any definition of the word cult. More than a few people have left Scientology over their under-handed and domineering tactics, and support networks appear to be springing up all over. Someone calling themselves Anonymous posted a video online that let the Scientologists know that a new movement toward undermining their "religion" would soon be evident. While I do not agree with, or condone, the idea that any gro...
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Postmodernism is a word that can be used in many different ways. The basic idea is that reality is subjective...that there is no absolute truth, and that reality differs from person to person. The phrase "what's true for you might not be true for me" typifies a postmodern point of view. Another way to understand postmodernism (or "Pomo") is to say that no truth can be extended beyond an individual's experiences. Postmodernists will necessarily have trouble with my definition, since they like to...
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I used to play a lot of practical jokes...but not anymore. I loved the humor, but didn't like causing people pain or stress. I'm just a softie, I guess. I still love the creativity behind a good practical joke, though. In a way, I sorta miss the old days (sniff sniff). It's all in good fun...as you can see here. ...
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The latest addition to the Larry Norman Video List: Goodbye, Farewell. Starts with comments from Larry about examining his own life after suffering from several heart attacks. ...
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!Factoid:Saint Patrick's given name was Maewyn Succat. ...
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I'm not yet a big fan of GodTube, for a couple of reasons. The first is that I'm generally down on Christians who try to capitalize on someone else's hard work...like the guys who make those "Be Wiser" shirts that are supposed to look like Budweiser shirts. Second, a lot of what I've found on GodTube is simply uninteresting...so far. This video is different. It's not derivative, and it's interesting. If more of this kind of stuff keeps appearing on GodTube, you can bet I'll become a big fan. Enj...
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It's time for another version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. No, I'm not obsessive about the song...it's just on my mind. I've probably listened to version #1 a hundred times, and haven't gotten tired of it.I was fortunate enough to see Tommy Emmanuel in concert last year (thanks, Allan)...and was completely blown away. If you have the opportunity to see him live, don't miss it. He's a lot of fun, and is an unbelievable guitar player. ...
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I've always loved the song Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Maybe you have too. I've also been intrigued by the oooh oooh at the beginning of one version of the song, but never knew who sang it. Because I'd never heard the whole song, I figured it was a woman with a low voice...and thought it was beautiful. Turns out the song is pretty well-known (to everyone in the world but me, I guess)...and it's sung by a man. Now that I've heard the whole thing, it's more beautiful than I thought it would be. ...
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Larry singing The Outlaw. Great song....
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Larry singing Let the Rain Fall Down in 2006....
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Larry singing one of his better-known songs on The Rock Gospel Show. [Update: Google video no longer available.]...
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Larry Norman, singing in 1975 to a select group of people. [Update: Google Video no longer available.]...
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I gotta get me some of this. My latest Dr. Pepper is starting to wear off, and I'm about to slip into my regular afternoon coma. ...
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This video should frighten most people. It explains that virtually anyone can open virtually any common lock in virtually seconds, for almost no money. The show Nova makes it painfully obvious that you or I could probably burlarize our neighbors' homes any time we want. The converse is true, of course: your neighbors could probably break into your home any time they want. You can buy a bump key for a couple of bucks. You can buy a set of bump keys for less than dinner and a movie. New locks - an...
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My mother sent me this video, asking whether I remembered the event. I do. Before moving to God's Country at ten years old, I lived in the greater Los Angeles area. I went to Dodger Stadium fairly regularly. I ate Dodger Dogs. The legendary Vin Scully was the only baseball announcer I knew. I can't count the number of times I heard him say "Today is Farmer John Link Sausage Day at Dodger Stadium...the first 5,000 fans through the gates will get a free one-pound package of Farmer John Link Sausag...
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I really enjoy this sort of video...and I'm amazed at the patience and perseverance it must take to perfect this sort of 'trick'. Wow! ...
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I've been on a Reliant K kick lately. I don't know why I've only really discovered them in the past few months...I guess I'm a bit slow. After hearing a couple of songs on a compilation album, I asked for Reliant K for Christmas. I got 6 of their CDs, and have been enjoying them a little obsessively ever since.I'm surprised at the maturity and depth of their lyrics, their brutal honesty, and at how much fun I have listening to them have fun. If you haven't really taken the time to check them out...
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One of my favorite comedy groups is Tripod. I'm sure you'll think they're funny, too...or I wouldn't be posting their video here. This song is called Make You Happy Tonight:...
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Who doesn't love a good parody? Not me! Uh... I mean, I love a good parody...don't you? Here's one of my favorites: White and Nerdy by Weird Al Yankovic. Maybe I can relate because I'm a geek.   ...
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