My wife used to teach a neighborhood Bible study for kids in which none of the kids knew a single Christmas carol or had ever read a Bible. In fact, they could barely read at all.
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Archive | July, 2011
making peace with Potter
July 26, 2011
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Many conservative Christians have had a love/hate relationship with the Harry Potter books, as in they love to hate them. And I understand their reasoning. Almost.
Read more what’s in a name?
July 25, 2011
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To say Campus Crusade’s name change has “nothing to do with political correctness” is nonsense. And somewhat perplexing, given that the new name is taken from what they claim is the most offensive part of the old one.
Read more an earnest and gracious heart
July 20, 2011
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I doubt it was easy for our Mexican daughter-in-law to enter into our world, with it’s strange tastes and smells and rhythms. But I’m glad she did.
Read more narcissism is not new
July 13, 2011
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How do we speak the truth in love instead of merely being in love with ourselves and hoping others will love us too?
Read more what’s for lunch?
July 11, 2011
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Katie was away today so I made myself a sandwich for lunch. Sort of. Actually I make lettuce wraps these days, since it helps control my blood sugar. But I have reoccurring fantasies about my favorite sandwiches. I’ve been thinking about this because I saw a banner at Meijer’s yesterday that says “it’s not just [...]
Read more clean, well-lighted prose
July 9, 2011
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You can see what Hemingway wanted but never had: a clean, well-lighted place where the shadows are held at bay. Add an unhurried and sympathetic waiter and perhaps your nothingness will disappear.
Read more celebrating a son-in-law
July 8, 2011
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My son-in-law and I disagree on some very important things, although I have forgiven him for breaking my toe, dropping my daughter’s hope chest on it. But I have learned to love him.
Read more congratulations Casey?
July 7, 2011
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There are innocent people in jail, and there are even more guilty ones on the street. But in the end we are all at least partially protected by the system from capricious power and emotional judgments.
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what’s a Christian fundamentalist?
The media’s rush to describe Breivik as a “Christian fundamentalist” seems a little sensational. And the suggestion that we should condemn him on those grounds unnecessary.
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