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Star Tours Summer Vacation

Chris on August 13th, 2010

I don’t know if you taken your summer vacation yet, but I want to go on this trip:

I personally can’t wait for the new Star Tours ride at Disneyland.  It’s needed a revamp for awhile, but it’s still one of my favorites.

New Star Tours Video Makes Us Ask: Where Will the New Star Tours Attraction Take Us? « Disney Parks Blog.

Super Awesome Bundle 2: Revenge of the Robot

Chris on August 2nd, 2010


Over on SimplyYouthMinistry.com we launched a great bundle this morning.  The Super Awesome Bundle 2.  It’s 8 great resources for $49. As the bundle sells it get’s better. Check out the bundle page for all the details.

Here’s a little video we made about how we came up with the bundle.  (Why do I always end up in these videos?)

Quantities are limited, so don’t wait too long.

Super Awesome Bundle - Revenge of the Robot - Physical
Also 10% of the sales go to help the Center for Parent / Teen Understanding.

Summer Fun: David Crowder*Band – Oh Happiness Live

Chris on July 28th, 2010

I’ve been a little crazed of late and haven’t given the blog the time it deserves (I have some fun posts coming very soon, including my Comic-Con wrap-up), but for now enjoy this bit of Summer Happiness.

Star Wars on a Subway

Chris on July 14th, 2010

The gang over at Improv Everywhere are at it again, this time re-enacting a scene from Star Wars on a subway.  Actually I think I really saw this at Comic-Con last year.

New David Crowder Band EP

Chris on June 22nd, 2010

I love the David Crowder Band and was excited to see they released a new EP today.  It’s a 4 song acoustic set and it’s great.

Track List:

  1. Alleluia, Sing
  2. How He Loves
  3. Oh, Happiness
  4. Shadows

You can get it from iTunes today:
Summer Happiness (Acoustic) – EP – David Crowder Band
Summer

Watch Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader Trailer

Chris on June 17th, 2010

I love the Chronicles of Narnia books, and I can’t wait to see what the film makers do with this book:

I’m hoping they have more on this movie at ComicCon this year.

Crazy Video: How to Pull Out a Tooth with a Rocket

Chris on June 12th, 2010

I’m not quite sure what I can add to this, but my son thought this looked like a good idea.  I think I should be afraid.

Send Your Kid to Apple Camp

Chris on June 11th, 2010

Last summer I signed my daughter up for one of the free day-camps they do at the Apple store and she learned all about photography.  She had a great time.  I was excited to get an email this morning about this summers program.  It’s all about making movies this year.  I’ve already signed her up because spaces go fast.  Did I mention it’s FREE?  I thought I’d pass it along to any of you who may have kids between 8-12 who would love a fun activity for a few days this summer. They are even having a film festival for all the films the kids make. Should be fun.

If you’re in San Diego we are doing the early session at Fashion Valley on July 19 – 20. Maybe I’ll see you there.

Find a location in your area.

LOST: The End

Chris on May 21st, 2010

One of my favorite TV shows is coming to an end this weekend. After Sunday we won’t have the survivors of Flight 815 to lead us through a mysterious island complete with time travel and side-ways universes. I admit I was a little late to the LOST party, I didn’t start watching it till last fall, and thanks to Netflix streaming I got through the first 5 seasons in time to join in with everyone else when the season 6 premiered in February.

I love the story of these messy people and the journey they have been on. I look forward to the final act and see how they end up. I hoping I’m not disappointed, I’m trying to keep my expectations in check.

If you need one final LOST fix your should check out this amazing art by former Simply Youth Ministry creative director, Ty Mattson. They are great.

If you want to dive into theology and what we can learn from LOST, there’s a great book by Chris Seay. His book covers some of the ideas of faith and connection that are expressed on the show.

Check it out HERE: The Gospel According to Lost.

For all you lost fans, enjoy the finale, I know I will.

Star Wars Fun

Chris on May 5th, 2010

I realize I missed posting on Star Wars Day this year (May the 4th be with you.) But I still thought these were fun even if I’m a day late.

The star wars saga told in Legos in less that 2 and a half minutes:

and if that’s not enough, visit JibJab to put your self in the saga!

May the 4th be with You!