Philosophical Fragments

Jeremy Lin is No Tim Tebow

Timothy Dalrymple — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:49:27 +0000

At the end of last week, I published the first installment and the second installment in the Introduction to “Jeremy Lin: The Reason for the Linsanity.” Please consider whether anyone you know might enjoy receiving this book and hearing the story. * INTRODUCTION – THIRD INSTALLMENT * The objective of this book is to understand [...]

The Only Person Who Could Bring Obama and Palin Together

Timothy Dalrymple — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:25:50 +0000

Yesterday I posted the first portion of the Introduction to Jeremy Lin: The Reason for the Linsanity (now available at Amazon in print and digital versions). Below is the second, middle installment. * INTRODUCTION – SECOND INSTALLMENT * The seven-game winning streak was a vision to behold. Jeremy entered the game and the momentum slowly [...]

When Jeremy Lin’s Life Was Poised on a Pivot

Timothy Dalrymple — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:30:45 +0000

Over the next several days, I am going to publish the Introduction to Jeremy Lin: The Reason for the Linsanity (available in paperback and Kindle editions) in installments. If you’re a follower of this blog, a friend, or a fan of Jeremy’s, or even if you just love an inspiring story of overcoming against impossible [...]

LOTD: The Reason Michael J. Fox Agreed to Star in “Teen Wolf”

Timothy Dalrymple — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:27:32 +0000

Matt Drudge has made me (through his frequent links) a regular reader of the Daily Mail, from whence comes this story about a truly disturbing Colombian drug nicknamed “Devil’s Breath.” Apparently Scopolamine keeps you conscious but effectively renders your inhibitions mute: Demencia Black, a drug dealer in the capital of Bogota, said the drug is [...]

Chuck Colson and Prison Fellowship

Timothy Dalrymple — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:16:44 +0000

Note: This is a special essay in memory of Chuck Colson, not the usual “fragment.” * * * The first time I was invited to preach at “Trenton State” (the max-security New Jersey State Prison in Trenton), I was asked if I would tell the story of my broken neck and how God shaped and [...]

Daily Fragment: Jesus Doesn’t Want Leaders – He Wants First-Followers

Timothy Dalrymple — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:48:39 +0000

With all the talk in Christian circles about the calling and forming of leaders, you might think that “leadership” was a major theme of Jesus’ teachings. It wasn’t. Jesus never calls for leaders. He calls for followers. Consider this video from Derek Sivers, which he presented at TED: From the transcript: “Being a first follower [...]

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

Timothy Dalrymple — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:56:06 +0000

Changes are afoot at Patheos.com — at the Evangelical Portal — and at Philosophical Fragments. In brief: Patheos has unleashed its new design – check it out. Better image and video capacity, a more intuitive architecture, more advanced tools that will keep you abreast of other content at the site. Some of the most interesting [...]

Marriage Without Entitlement – Tullian Tchividjian Interview, Part 2

Timothy Dalrymple — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:12:00 +0000

On Tuesday I posted Part 1 (“When Jesus is Everything, There’s Nothing to Fear“) of my interview with Tullian Tchividjian, grandson of Billy Graham and head pastor at the renowned Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Below is Part 2: * * * So our relationship with God in Christ is the “one [...]

Bulletin Board: Screenplay Competition, Computer Gaming Job, and Grants for Evolutionary Creationists

Timothy Dalrymple — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:45:32 +0000

I’m hoping to start using this blog not only for full-length commentary posts, but for bulletin board material, keeping people abreast of interesting opportunities or pointing to great articles and such. So let’s get started. Act One, which seeks to cultivate Christian film artists (writers, directors, etc.), is holding its second annual Screenplay Competition. Got [...]

When Jesus is Everything, There is Nothing to Fear – Tullian Tchividjian Interview

Timothy Dalrymple — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:09:04 +0000

I had a fascinating phone conversation with Tullian Tchividjian a few weeks ago. I could not publish it immediately, since I was in the midst of the Jeremy Lin project, but I want to publish it now in installments. Tullian, a grandson of Billy Graham, is pastor of the very prominent (founded by D. James Kennedy) [...]