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Monthly Archives: November 2012
Taizé Returns to America in 2013: A Unique Event for Students and Millennial Leaders
I wrote a blog about the Taizé meeting held at DePaul University in Chicago last May. I also announced this unique event at our March 26 Conversation with Cardinal George. I devote a section of my book, Your Church Is … Continue reading
Posted in Missional-Ecumenism, Renewal, Unity of the Church
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More Whacky Eschatology Gone Bad?
A 15-year old high school student in the San Antonio (TX) has sued her school district for requiring her to wear “the mark of the beast.” I’m not making this up friends. Andrea Hernandez believes a locating device, increasingly used … Continue reading
Posted in American Evangelicalism, Civil Rights, Eschatology
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Common Ground: God’s Gift of a Restored Marriage
Common Ground: God’s Gift of a Restored Marriage, by Gordon Bals, is a book “God can use” according to best-selling author Larry Crabb. I agree and this is why I endorsed the book by writing: Books on marriage are very … Continue reading
Posted in Counseling, Marriage & Family
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The Spiritual State of the Nation (6)
I continue my series , now in six parts, on the recent federal election. I believe the election, and the exit polling results, reveals our current spiritual state quite starkly. I thus begin by making a suggestion that will likely … Continue reading
The Spiritual State of the Nation (5)
The recent federal election reveals that the social, religious and political landscape of America invites new coalitions that are broader than any one church, community or tribal faction. If only one party benefits, and that by the force of raw … Continue reading
Acton University–June 18-21, 2013
The Acton Institute is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2013 Acton University (AU), which will take place on June 18-21 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For four days each June, the Acton Institute convenes an ecumenical conference of pastors, … Continue reading
Posted in Acton Institute, Business, Economy/Economics
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How Shall We Remember our History This Thanksgiving Day?
Thanksgiving Day remains my favorite U.S. holiday. It is so simple, so unencumbered by troublesome trappings. Though the infamous “Black Friday” specials begin almost before Thanksgiving Day is over this day essentially remains non-material in its orientation. It is also … Continue reading
Posted in America and Americanism, History
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“Skyfall”–The Best Bond Film of All?
“Skyfall,” the new James Bond film, is more realistic and believable than any Bond film I’ve seen. It is also much less cavalier in its attitude toward morality and womanizing than we have come to expect from the various Bond … Continue reading
The Spiritual State of the Nation (4)
Yesterday I continued my survey of what recent election exit polling told us about great divisions that are ever so apparent in America culture today. Our national election revealed some huge divides that are not likely to be resolved anytime … Continue reading
The Spiritual State of the Nation (3)
Last week I began a review of the exit-polling data from our recent national election that has been crunched an analyzed since November 7. It provides some intriguing story lines that are clearly emerging. It also reveals something to us … Continue reading