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“Never attribute to malevolence that which is merely due to incompetence.” – Arthur C. Clarke (3001: The Final Odyssey) I take Arthur C. Clarke’s words
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“Never attribute to malevolence that which is merely due to incompetence.” – Arthur C. Clarke (3001: The Final Odyssey) I take Arthur C. Clarke’s words
I’m retired; my wife keeps reminding me of this. Yet, I am busier than ever. Part of it is because I have doubled down on
This is one of the places where the gospel of Mark and that of Luke veer away from each other. Luke has John the Baptist
Of all the questions asked at Biden’s press conference, only one was relevant. NPR’s Asthma Khalid asked about Biden’s promise in 2020 to be a
“On the Pulse of Morning” was written for the first inauguration of Bill Clinton in 1993. It cautioned the new leader to think first about
The honorable Eusebius, writing in the 4th century, did not want to see the book of Revelation included in the New Testament. Why? Because in
I’d like to see the rain come Gentle and warm Reviving the chipmunk Our dog killed last week Or healing the nation Grieving its inability
“Are you in debt so as to embarrass the ministry?” There is a reason for that question. Integrity is integrity. When we are in severe
I think we have to value compassion, character, and the heart for justice as core biblical values. If we advocate for these things consistently, then
Aging seems gradual and inevitable, a biological process afflicting all of humanity equally. The truth is not only more complex, but radically other. We watch
“A church is like a green house. Different plants growing under the same roof. If you go into ministry, you’ll have to learn how to
#1 Because God continues to use them to nurture his people #2 Because they add social capital to their communities; often standing in the breach
In my novel, “Martha Finds Rest,” I retell the story of the first Easter. When I get to the part where Jesus visits the upper
#1 Because God continues to use them to nurture his people #2 Because they add social capital to their communities; often standing in the breach
In my novel, “Martha Finds Rest,” I retell the story of the first Easter. When I get to the part where Jesus visits the upper