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Check out this scene from Marble Falls, Texas. You’ve got Christmas angels trumpeting in the direction of a Good Friday cross. And in the background, a menorah, hat-tipping to Hannukah. No lack of religious symbolism in this public park. Check out the tunnel of lights through which one enters the park. Wow!

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Part 9 of series: Sharing Laity Lodge Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series A few days ago we were blessed to host a retreat for pastors and other leaders with N.T. Wright as speaker. Bishop Tom, as he is usually called in casual settings, spoke several times and participated in one long…

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Part 2 of series: The Barna Update: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series A couple of posts ago I began commenting on the latest Barna Update. As you may recall, it highlights four “mega-themes” in our culture. They are: â?¢ Americansâ?? unconditional self-love â?¢ Nouveau Christianity â?¢ The…

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Johnson City in the Hill Country of Texas outside of Austin is famous, not only as the birthplace of President Lyndon B. Johnson, but also for its extraordinary “Lights Spectacular” during December. Here’s one scene from the downtown area of this small city:

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Part 1 of series: The Barna Update: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series The latest Barna Update is out. It highlights four “mega-themes” in our culture. They are: â?¢ Americansâ?? unconditional self-love â?¢ Nouveau Christianity â?¢ The five Ps of parenting â?¢ Designer faith with rootless values. I…
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