Monthly Archives: July 2005

Discontent vs. Satisfaction

On the face of it, most of us would choose satisfaction over discontent. It’s so much more comfortable. But that’s only as long as we leave the issue as an abstraction. Once we ask what it is we’re discontent or … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Do-It-Yourself Schools

The Dallas Morning News tells the story (registration required – but free) of the Nguyen family of the metroplex. A generation ago poor immigrants from Vietnam, now they are a large family of doctors, engineers and educators. By their reckoning … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Live 8

Rock and Rap and Pop are going global today with the “Live 8” event. A next-gen version of 1985’s “Live Aid,” this re-do is again headed up by Bob Geldof. The theme this time is poverty. This world-wide concert event … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Jack Hayford

Christianity Today has a feature on Jack Hayford, pastor of Church on the Way in Van Nuys, California. I’ve never been to the church, and haven’t had much opportunity to hear Jack Hayford or read his books. I did meet … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment