» Christianity Today: American Idols: Tim Keller explains why money, sex, and power so easily capture our affections.

Stumbled onto this book whilst surfing through the CT site. I have to admit to being about a micrometer away from diving into Tim Keller's books and sermons in the past. But getting the rundown on the topic of his latest book, combined with a read of the excerpt is apparently enough to push me over the edge.

Since I'm in the midst of a two-week birthday bonanza, I'm adding it to the pile of goodies to procure for myself. Still on the board for this is the Stryper concert, Darlene Zschech at Lakewood, a movie night with friends next week, Joel's book, a long awaited political book, all or most of the Carrie Underwood CD ... and possibly an Itzhak Perlman concert. That's not a bad week in front of me.

I leave it any and all caring individuals to unearth a DVD copy of "The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh" if you really want to impress me. Otherwise, well-wishes and a kind thought or two will suffice just nicely.