Tag Archives: hope

Summer Flicks Reactions

Posted on July 26, 2010 by

The literature of the age is film, and a believer needs to study. It is a pleasurable study, especially when the actors or the material are as well-tuned as recent offerings have been. I give you three films today, because … Continue reading →

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It’s a Depression

Posted on July 1, 2010 by

The story goes that one of the young brothers among the desert monks went to an elder and asked, “Would it be right if I kept a little money in my possession, in case I should get sick?”             The … Continue reading →

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A Fast with Shalom House

Posted on December 22, 2009 by

We had a great blessing-of-a-feast last night – turkey, all the accoutrements, Gwen’s famous (or should be) dessert punch, amazing friends and comrades. Now for the fast. The people of Shalom House have called for a fast today. Our friends over … Continue reading →

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Ask

Posted on August 3, 2009 by

And Caleb said, “I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage to the man who attacks and captures Kiriath Sepher.” Othniel son of Kenaz, Caleb’s brother, took it; so Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage.       One … Continue reading →

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Do You Get Harry Potter?

Posted on July 29, 2009 by

As of today Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince has grossed $461,318,990 worldwide. Gwen and I contributed to that last week at the over-priced Bridge Deluxe near Penn (but how nice to walk to the theatre!). Do you get … Continue reading →

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Being Consumed

Posted on June 15, 2009 by

I have been pondering these two scriptures this morning. They seem to go together.  “Since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk Back to the Loneliness

Posted on June 11, 2009 by

Take a look at the famous picture of Buchenwald concentration camp. Many of us have seen the picture. But you may not have known that the famous author Elie Wiesel is actually in the picture. He is circled in red.  In … Continue reading →

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Let’s count some blessings

Posted on April 18, 2009 by

Psalm 4:6-8  Many are asking, “Who can show us any good?” Le t the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD. You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound. I will lie down and … Continue reading →

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Well-Centered Hope

Posted on April 14, 2009 by

Circle of Hope is among the co-conspirators behind Conspire magazine, brought alongside by our covenant-pal, Shane Claiborne. I like the passion. An article in the first issue by Nate Buchanan gives me an opportunity to talk about something I have … Continue reading →

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