I used to live in Lakeland, Florida, and honestly, all the good stuff happened after I left: housing prices doubled (as in – I could have sold my house for double of what I did sell it for even 3 years later)…GirlFights on YouTube (No, that’s not “good stuff.” I know, I know)…and now… The…

A good explanation of why that doesn’t cut it from Christianity Today – because reinforcements in these discussions are always helpful. Furthermore, it is a mistake to focus only on the phrase “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit” without noting the two words that introduce it in the Great Commission: ” … the name of the…

The toll is growing and fears of catastrophic disease are mounting in Burma. Gashwin is keeping a list of relief efforts and agencies updated. This blog – Myanmar Relief – also seems to be a good place. From the Weekly Standard, “Abetting Burma” Indeed, the same U.N. institutions that have accommodated and “engaged” the Burmese…

…and a few random reads, quickly noted. Fr. Philip Powell wants to spread the word about MTS Travel These folks specialize in travel for priests, religious, missionaries–all sorts of church-related activities. Diane Houseman helped me yesterday get a ticket to Rome at an incredibly reduced fare. I think they deserve our support. With air fares…

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