MINNEAPOLIS, MN - In honor of his 72nd birthday, author and Bible teacher John Piper reportedly allowed himself to indulge in a full 60-second binge of Super Smash Bros. on a Nintendo 64 console borrowed for the occasion.

"Today, I'm going to treat myself, Noel," Piper said to his wife as he ate his morning bowl of Grape Nuts, shredded wheat, and granola, all mixed together. "I don't want any responsibilities or interruptions. If anyone needs me, I'll be in the den gorging myself on video games for the next sixty seconds or so."

"Hold my calls, and make sure no one bugs me. The next minute is all about John Stephen Piper. I've earned it," he reportedly said as he made his way to the den.

Discovering Super Smash Bros. in the console, Piper said a quick prayer and powered it on, sele

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