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“purpose”

Feb
10
2010

9/11 – New Photos Remind Us What We’ve Lost

A picture is worth a 1000 words. New aerial photos of 9/11 leave us hollow and haunted. “The War on Terror” sometimes seems complex and conceptual. But this is raw and real. It deserves to stay fixed in our minds.

Jan
14
2010

1984 Redux – Lessons for Terrorists

What’s ahead for Afghanistan – and other oppressed people of the world? History gives us some clues. So does a haunting message from classic literature…

Dec
23
2009

Nobel Theology – The Afghan Imperative

Take a closer look at the theology and history supporting President Obama’s emerging “doctrine” of war and peace – and consider its implications for Afghanistan.

Dec
7
2009

If Peace is the Answer, is War Ever a Question?

In an open letter to peace-loving believers, one Christian soldier considers President Obama’s decision to increase Afghanistan troops – and asks larger questions about the necessity of war.

Nov
24
2009

Thanksgiving: A U.S. Priority in Good Times & Bad

Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday during America’s darkest days. What should we learn from this lesson?

Sep
30
2009

One Nation, Under…Whom Would You Say?

At the end of the day, what matters most about our faith – what we profess to believe in, or how we “live” our faith each day?

Aug
8
2009

What’s Death Got to Do With It?

The process of dying teaches us profound insights about life, love and truth. What does death teach us about our purpose on this planet? As my sister-in-law dies from cancer, these are my thoughts…