The Blazing Center

What’s Your Manliness Quotient?

16 March 2010

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As you probably know, I am somewhat of an expert in the field of “manpoints”, having written several extensive and well researched articles (see here and here). However, in an effort to further the field of manpoints and help men everywhere, I’ve compiled a manpoints scorecard. With this scorecard, you can easily determine your Manliness Quotient [...]

The Olympics Would Be Awesome If…

19 February 2010

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I’m all for the Olympics. I think it’s great that every two years, the world joins together to celebrate what matters most: Visa. But, in all honesty, I think the Olympics could be improved a bit. Here are just a few suggestions: Incorporate an aging classic rock band into the opening ceremony. I watched the opening ceremonies [...]

If Jack Bauer Was My Pastor

5 February 2010

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The other day I was thinking, what if Jack Bauer became a Christian, and then suddenly felt a call to ministry? What would his church be like? His counseling sessions? Here’s what I think it would be like… Counseling sessions would be fast. Really fast. Because he only has two minutes, and you better tell him what’s [...]

Stuff 60-Year Olds Like

18 January 2010

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Yesterday I turned 60. There’s lots to like about being 60. For example: Saying things like “Dagnab it! Where’d I put that consarn hearing aid?” Wearing glasses from the 80’s with lenses that could cover frying pans. Playing the “When I was your age” card. “When I was your age we didn’t have iPhones. We had to talk [...]

A Picture So Horrendous It Needs A Caption

18 December 2009

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I shared this on Twitter last night, but it was so awful I needed to share it with the rest of you. Please supply a caption!

The Brett Favre – John Piper Conspiracy

3 December 2009

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I’ve stumbled upon a conspiracy of epic proportions. Let me fill you in. FACT: On February 11, 2009, Brett Favre announces his retirement from football season, saying that he is concerned about health risks and other various factors. FACT: On April 30, 2009, John Piper releases a book entitled Rethinking Retirement. FACT: John Piper lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. FACT: [...]

Man Purse

3 November 2009

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Does anyone else feel the same way?

CAPTION!

30 October 2009

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Such ingenuity requires a caption. Supply it!

Supply the Caption

16 October 2009

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Okay, supply the caption! I’ll post my favorite one… Bob said: “The break back truck jack” just $19.99 Wait, there’s more! Order now and we’ll throw in the treated four by fours free. Order in the next 30 seconds and you’ll also get a free neck brace! Luke said: Extreme breakdancer Erik “Sparky” Jones pushes his “art” beyond [...]