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Defending Senator Henry Reid (but not what he said)

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Rick

That Senator Harry Reid said some rather bizarre things – about then Candidate Senator Obama being “light skinned” and not speaking with a “Negro dialect” – does not especially upset me. Of course what he said was inappropriate ridiculous and … Continue reading →

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Corporal punishment as "intrinsically sinful" (or) How ancient church uses Web 2.0 brilliantly

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Rick

NPR and Ancient Faith Radio are what I listen to 90% of the time. Ancient Faith Radio is brilliant. Funny how the “ancient church” – the Orthodox church(es) – perhaps best exemplify how to use Web 2.0 and modern media. … Continue reading →

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Unwashed angels in the passenger seat of my car (or) The challenge of strangers who ask for help

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Rick

During the last few weeks I have emptied my wallet 3 times for strangers who ask for help. Last month getting ready for a Church of the Nations planning meeting in the chapel. Raining hard outside. Bible Study Fellowship is … Continue reading →

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Memory eternal – two friends in two days

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Rick

What the heart and the soul can bear. Yesterday got back to the church and was met at the door. “Did you hear the news? L was killed in a car accident”. One of those much loved people who does … Continue reading →

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Hillbuzz – "Thank you President and Mrs Bush"

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Rick

**I have no photo to post or link of George and Laura Bush visiting the families at Fort Hood – because they did not want press coverage. Think about that.*** First – although I voted for President Bush toward the … Continue reading →

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Those who "sleep" (or) Moebius syllogism?

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Rick

A turning point(?) in my theological understanding of death was when during Introduction to Christian Mission my fine professor Isam Ballenger rather strongly state “the Christian faith does not teach the immortality of the soul – it teaches resurrection of … Continue reading →

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NPR's Jim Engster Show – Healthcare reform, communism, and crazy talk

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Rick

The title is excessively provactive – just trying to get your attention. Yesterday a guest host Jim Nichols was in charge of the “Jim Engster Show” on our local National Public Radio station. (I do not enjoy the show very … Continue reading →

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George Will – concern for the environment also needs good science and economics

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Rick

My daughter is an “environmentalist wacko”. I do not mean this as an insult. What I find fascinating is to watch my children form strong and passionate opinions that – to the best of my knowledge – are their own. … Continue reading →

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Outside Los Angeles for ACMI 2009

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Rick

My first time in California. ACMI is Association of Christians Ministering with Internationals – an umbrella network/organization for those who minister among internationals. (And by internationals they tend to mean not refugees and not even immigrants so much as visiting … Continue reading →

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Great moments in procedural subversion (or) Episcopal Church rolls ++Cantuar in Jamaica

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Rick

Spellbinding. Apparently the Anglican Consultative Council (number 14 to be exact) finished meeting in Jamaica. The big issue on the table was an Anglican Covenant. Sign it and you are part of the Anglican Covenant and everything is groovy. Unfortunately … Continue reading →

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