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Purpose Driven Life – Day 4 The theme of Day 4 is the fact that we humans are made for eternity. We’re made to last forever. If this is so, there are important consequences for how we live our lives. … Continue reading →

This article quotes several church leaders speaking to the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Let’s start with retired Bishop Joe Pennell: “Every congregation deserves spiritual leaders,” he said. “… We need leaders today who are concerned about more … Continue reading →

Patti Davis chides President Bush for valuing “a cluster of cells” over the life and well-being of thousands. The immediate occasion of her tirade is the death of Christopher Reeve. UNlike John edwards, she doens’t proclaim that John Kerry would … Continue reading →

Christopher Reeve died yesterday. The first reports I heard of his death were this morning, and were in the form of “Hollywood Legend Christopher Reeve has died.” Please know I intend no disrespect for the man who became the face … Continue reading →

I have no trouble believing that there are peopel who have come to the US with the intention of working to destroy America. I have great troubel believing Monika Vardeh is one of them. What will it take to put … Continue reading →

“Prove God’s existence to me” is the request, even the demand, of many unbelievers. Many Christians have tried over the years to do exactly that. The great Thomas Aquinas offered five proofs for God’s existence. I don’t. When challenged to … Continue reading →

Great insights on leading innovation by Larry Osborne. Huge distinction that applies directly to our situation: Start-ups have only a future to create. All of their energy, thoughts and effort can be focused on finding new and better ways to … Continue reading →

Looks like more starvation in North Korea. Can the nation behave rationally when they’re starving? What can we expect from a nation with one of the largest standing armies, the most most repressive government, nuclear weapons, and mass starvation? Oh … Continue reading →

An interesting interview with Thomas Barnett on defence, security, politics and economics issues as the US finds itself living in a large world.

David Lowes Watson was our speaker at The Gathering (Texas Annual Conference Pastors’ retreat) last month. He argued for greater attention to discipleship and for extending discipleship power and authority to laity. This article from Singapore majors on his suggestion … Continue reading →