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David Brooks, in the NYTimes, on being emotionally educated by Bruce Springsteen: By DAVID BROOKS Like many of you, I went to elementary school, high school and college. I took such and such classes, earned such and such grades, and amassed such and such degrees. But on the night of Feb. 2, 1975, I turned…

Now is the time to give thanks. O merciful Creator, your hand is open wide to satisfy the needs of every living creature:  Make us always thankful for your loving providence;  and grant that we, remembering the account that we must one day give, may be faithful stewards of your good gifts;  Through Jesus Christ…

If you know more, let us know … this is what we have heard: Professional golfer Tiger Woods was seriously injured in a car accident early this morning, the Florida Highway Patrol just reported. Woods, 33, pulled out of his driveway in the Isleworth community about 2:25 a.m. when he struck a fire hydrant, and then drove…

In the month of December we will examine several new books, including three books across the spectrum of thinking and interest: The Reformed theologian’s critical examination of the evangelical church, Michael Horton’s book, Gospel-Driven Life, The: Being Good News People in a Bad News World .  Notre Dame professor Gary Anderson, Sin: A History , a book…

From Philippi, Paul and Silas head to Thessalonica (agora to the left) where the same story unfolds. Sabbath, three weeks in a row. Explaining from Scripture the Story of Jesus: “explaining and demonstrating that the Christ had to suffer and to rise from the dead, saying, “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the…

Let’s begin today with a question: How do we justify abolition of slavery when the Bible contains it and in some ways justifies it? How do you deal with that question? The big questions in this series of posts have been these: How do we move beyond the Bible? Should we? Better yet: Since we have to,…

I’m no fan of shopping, especially on Black Friday, so when Amazon sent me this banner, I thought there might some of you who would rather begin your Christmas shopping online.   

The Biologos Foundation ran an invitation only workshop earlier this month on the issues of science and faith – evangelical faith. They are posting a number of the papers considered over the next several weeks both on the Biologos site and for consideration on the blog Science and the Sacred. I will interact with much…

Coming home from classes Tuesday, I put in my CD player a brand new CD by Andrea Bocelli called My Christmas . I enjoyed it immensely — a mix of some genuine Christmas songs, including a wonderful rendition of The Lord’s Prayer (the liturgics know the Lord’s Prayer is for all seasons, including Advent), as well…

Kris and I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! We will be traveling this morning to spend the day with family from hither and yon, and we are grateful that everyone will be together. Blessings on your day.
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