Archive for November, 2009

This week saw Christians speaking out on a number of political issues mostly the moral ones. The biggest Evangelical splash this week was made by the Manhattan Declaration, a group composed of Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Evangelical Christians. The Manhattan Declaration speaks out for the issues of life, marriage, and religious liberty. It includes...
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Not long ago my friend Michael and I were discussing the implications of health care reform for Christians especially the possibility of federal funding for abortion. How should Christians respond? I thought the issue might be an interesting topic to explore so I asked Michael to write something that might help all of us...
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I found this on Big Hollywood. Apparently, he wrote some pretty big novels. Great stuff on culture including this one. Funny stuff!
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How does it feel to know your health is in the hands of two Democrat Senators? Harry Reid scheduled the health care vote for today. Notice it is a “rare Saturday session.” Nancy Pelosi passed her bill under Saturday’s cloak also. Ask yourself, why would they do that? It seems our elected representatives think...
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Here are some of the most interesting articles on the web: First up, Hoffman “unconcedes” the race in NY-23. It is by no means a sure thing he will win but now looks a lot closer. This race gets more and more interesting. Even if he doesn’t win he may have a chance a...
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…BO takes a trip overseas. He’s embarrassing enough on our shores but becomes unbearable when visiting foreign powers. Remember when he gave the Queen of England an iPod filled with his speeches? Just what the Queen mum looks forward to doing in her free time. Gordon Brown didn’t fare much better. He received a...
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Just when you think it’s all over, another surprise comes your way. Turns out the congressional race last week in NY-23 is not over yet. Votes are still being counted and Bill Owens’ lead is dwindling. Can Doug Hoffman pull out a victory? Time will tell. Democrats excell at stealing elections when it gets...
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In my Sunday School class we’re studying the book of Mark with a special emphasis on noticing the different values the Kingdom of God has compared to earthly ones. It is clear early on that Jesus was not from around here. The Kingdom Jesus preached is otherworldly. The lame walk. The blind see. The...
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Few will remember this but today is Armistice Day, the day World War I ended. The holiday evolved into what we celebrate as Veteran’s Day. It was only a matter of time before even Veteran’s Day succumbed to commercialization. As a devoted capitalist and conservative I can hardly argue with either people seeing a...
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Tuesday, that dreary day dawns. You’ve already discussed anything interesting about your weekend at the watercooler on Monday and there’s nothing left to talk about on Tuesday but the weather. You stayed up too late watching Monday Night Football anyway and would rather not talk about that disappointing loss. After work you trudge home...
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