Sorry I haven’t had Hot Links with regularity over the last few weeks. That’s all you get; an apology but no explanation.

A perspective on how religion is can be confusing from a man who just visited Jerusalem…

Pete Wilson wants to know what your last fight was about…

Pete’s also got some ex-bong fans in his church…

Couple who battled for legal gay marriage files for divorce…

Think you know who that homeless man is? What if it was your pastor?

A woman pretending to be a Muslim in America. Interesting read!

Founder and CEO of Muslim TV beheads his wife…

A cool way to create memorable cards for your church or business…

Kem Meyer highlights nine things that will define 2009…

How Twitter was born…

Planning a Tweetup? Check out this tool to help out!

Wanna meet Shaq? Jump on Twitter…

How NOT to do evangelism with a national TV audience…

Very insightful thoughts from Matt Chandler on the membership process…

Like beer? Pretty good chance you’re an America…

And finally…the new FAIL blog: This is why your fat. You’re welcome…

Perhaps your version of cutting-edge is really just old hat…

What’s coming next for Gmail?

5 reasons why consensus sucks. God bless Tony Morgan.

10 reasons you should rethink your involvement in social media.

Does Facebook replace face time or enhance it? The answer will surprise you…

A pretty funny use of graphs to define people…

Four people stabbed at the after-party for the movie about the violent death of a rap star. I can’t even make this stuff up.

Finally, the perfect add-on for your iPhone- a flippin’ assault rifle!

MTV is partnering with XXXchurch.com. This would be much cooler if people still watched MTV.

Perhaps the coolest poster I’ve ever seen, regardless of your race…

Your camera’s like 10 megapixels, right? This photo is 1.4K megapixels. They win.

Why there should be a mandatory tech class for every human being…

How often do you, you know, fake it?

I like meat, but this is too much for me. Maybe Ross Middleton would like it…

Google is a little TOO honest in its street view sometimes…

And finally…for all of you LOST fanatics out there, here’s a theory (not a spoiler) of what’s taking place with the time travel. Thanks to my wife for the find.

OnePrayer has launced for 2009. Is your church participating?

Is 24 running out of ideas after four episodes?

I think I will be scarred by this movie…

The Swerve blog discusses Christian freedom vs. responsibility…

Boyd Bettis has something for you “our church is different types”- a big smack to the face!

Ben Arment wants to know what kind of preacher you are…

Times are tough, but the best job in the world is hiring…

Seth Godin wants to know if everything is OK…and it shouldn’t be!

Steven Furtick has been KILLING it on his blog lately. Here’s my top three: The importance of trust, how to respond to critics, and how trust must be active and not passive.

And finally…the internets have a new hottest, sexiest, best-looking, smartest blogger- Kelly Ann Bell. Get some.

Sorry the first one of the year’s a little late. My bad…

Apparently, some people aren’t happy with the OLD Republicans…

So is church planting a white man’s game, or is it just advertised that way?

Some of the most evangelistic use of design I’ve ever seen…

Seth Godin shares some predictions he had at in 2002 for 2008…sort of…

Now Perry Noble’s getting in to the prediction game…

Carlos has some advice for those looking for something other than JC…

What’s the most pointless use of Twitter you can think of? Is it this?

And finally….did you know that Ludacris is the center of happiness? This picture proves it…

11 incredibly creative coffee and tea mugs…

Is the bad economy good for churches?

The best explanation of the government’s role in our economy…

Perhaps I need to turn the TV off more…

Brad’s wondering if we’re doing anything to stay in touch with the “real world”…

Ben’s list of why he needs a man at home…

What would Jesus Twitter?

It’s not what you say, it’s EXACTLY what you say…

What you’re church’s connection table should NOT look like…

I’m not all about gimmick Bibles, but this looks really interesting…

The story behind Obama’s campaign logo. Great video!

Hey, as long as everyone’s mad, I’m happy…

Which group of people deserves a raise the least and then gets one? Congress FAIL…

Am I the only one who thinks this looks like Kelley Owens on the red phone? Oh, and cool phone!

Mitchell High School has a new head coach, my good friend Brian Watchel. Many young men will be better off because of this decision…

He finally did it!!!

And finally…my favorite link of the week. Ben Arment is calling for the death of the mission statement, and I can’t shout AMEN!! loud enough…

Speaking of fatty foods, here you can read about the “fat is good” marketing of Hardee’s/Carl’s Jr. My wife is going to HATE this link…

Sick of the holiday gift gluttony? Why not buy something for someone else to use in changing their lives?

Is Seth Godin’ TRIBES unbiblical leadership? An interesting discussion…

Adam Mabry is confused and worried. I am with him. (shudder)

Sam pointed out a pretty cool site to learn a little bit about your genealogy…

The 10 dumbest PR blunders of the year…

Your company sends out a card. This company…well…see for yourself…

Steve Murrell reveals a very simple plan to eliminate sin…

An update on the Lakeland Revival. I just love how so much stuff is wrong and yet we all put on a happy face.

And finally…Mark Driscoll is challenging us to embrace silence. This is a VERY hard thing for me to do, even though I’ve been trying harder to embrace it lately. Lord, help me…

Your favorite link?

What goes on an atheist’s tombstone? This…

Move over, Mark Driscoll. Chris Elrod is the newest cussin’ pastor in town…

Jesus is coming back to earth before Christmas. How ever could you explain his face on a gee-tar?

Finally, a decent camera. I’ve really be upset we haven’t had a 24.5 megapixel camera before now…

Mark Batterson wants to know if you’re OK with the state of global health…

Should you judge people who use an iPhone during church? Adam Mabry does, even though this isn’t a link to him…

Jay Hardwick wants you to make it rain. Move over, Pacman, there’s a church planter in town…

Old Testament: The Musical?

How about a personality test for your blog…

Funny posters for the Emergent church…

Looks like the national evangelical church is catching up with our church: more are embracing Advent…

Perhaps a different spirit is coming from the Acts 29 Network?

Looks like you can finally make your own FAILs…

Terrace thinks you should quit complaining and start celebrating…

Brian gives a great description of what it takes to succeed in ministry…

The top ten irritating phrases heard in sermons. Do you use any of these?

And finally…an interesting discussion about if the church is gaining ground missionally, or if we were EVER actually in decline.

Your thoughts?

Despite my sermon to the contrary, this author isn’t one of those “love thy neighbor” Christians…

I’m beginning to be worried about the unhealthy attachment to bacon this culture seems to have…

I wonder what Sarah Palin thinks of this photo…

Where Nerd Math and Geek Culture collide!!!

Gmail’s got themes. I’m rocking some Shinny Blue, you?

I’m loving the Family Night idea that seems to be sweeping through the church right now. Here’s a few ideas for some family night themes with less clutter and less noise…

Atheists are preaching their message and trying to convert people to follow their beliefs. They just don’t want to call it a religion or evangelism. Right…

ANOTHER social network! But this one’s built FOR the church BY the church. This one is pretty sexy…

I was stuck by the attitude of this man towards the military….

Google=awesome. Voice search!?!? It doesn’t get you any better search results, but it sure is cool to use!

In these uncertain financial times, some old school savings methods are starting to become more popular these days…

This is the craziest promotion for Terminator 4 I’ve EVER SEEN!!!!

A pretty good list of 20 essential iPhone apps…

This is not a word problem: How long can someone sit in church and not here the gospel ever preached? (Actually, I guess it is a “word” problem!)

And finally…the all-new USB 3.0! It’s from the future!!!!

A trailer for a movie called Dangerous Calling, which is all about murder and church politics. I can’t tell if it’s comedy or a documentary!

An incredibly creative idea from some Atlanta campus ministers…

10 ways to pray for Obama from the editor of Charisma…

PE Obama’s Change.gov site. I am offended by this, not because I don’t like him but because it’s not built on WordPress. How dare you, sir…

How to kill or build your Twitter following…

Brad Ruggles is having some confession issues…

A friend’s story of divorce and recovery…

Before you go green with your car purchase, perhaps you should read this..comic?!

How America voted, broken down by county…

The media was biased for Obama, says…the media!?!?

External keyboard to work with the iPhone. You know what this admits? The iPhone keyboard is not good enough. I concur.

Boyd wants you to know that your theology might suck…

Obligatory Fail Blog highlight…

Post-Election insights from a DC pastor. Very good stuff…

Sarah Palin defends herself post-election…

Adrian Crawford on BO, worldview, and making disciples…

Warning- do not click on this link if you don’t have time to read it, and you are afraid of crying…

Same for this link, though it will take less time…

The making of Mars Hill’s Peasant Princess sermon series…

10 reasons why you’re probably going to FAIL…

Life is Short. Have an affair!?!?

I am ENRAGED at Will Smith for this. You are playing with fire, Fresh Prince…

Boyd also thinks you should shut your pie hole about people taking God out of schools…

I know the market’s down, but are you sure you don’t want this house?

Leading the church during financially challenging times…

And finally…the COOLEST can art I’ve ever seen. You’ll love this if you’re a NES fan!

You’re favorite link?

A RADICAL business plan for Facebook. Are you listening, Twitter?

20 Manliest Mustaches and Beards From Facial Hair History…

The perfect basis for birth control, raising the driving age, and never lowering the drinking and voting age…

In John 17 Jesus prays that God would not take us out of the world, but protect us in it. These people didn’t get that message…

DO NOT CHECK IN TO THIS MOTEL!!!

Christian conference FAIL…

You have an iPhone? You now have laptop internet wherever you go…

Chad Wright thinks the church should be very excited about the election results…

Look out, O…the BISHOP is on the prowl!!

A blog all about generosity news. Love it!

10 things Donny Fisher didn’t have time to blog about…(but actually did blog about in a blog about not blogging about it. My head hurts.)

Craig Groeschel wants you to think about a right-hand team, not just a right-hand man…

Feature films are coming to YouTube?!

This is NOT photoshopped…

Looking for the easiest way to to put a Flickr slideshow on your blog? This service is brilliant and free!

The LA Times discusses the anti-religion feelings on social networks, particularly Digg…

And finally…Every Nation, Tallahassee is now on Facebook and Twitter. Join in the social media fun!