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I Know You Don’t Care, Ayn, but She Died from No Healthcare

I heard about a memorial service the other day for an old friend’s sister. She was a home healthcare nurse without medical insurance. She knew she had something wrong with her, but she kept putting off going to the doctor … Continue reading

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Patient Impatience

We are saturating ourselves with 1 Thessalonians and I am fixated with one phrase of verse 5:14: “Be patient with everyone.” I think many people are called and are good at being patient in a “passive” way. They can really … Continue reading

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Afghan War Anniversary

At least someone was out on the streets on the anniversary of the Afghan War yesterday. http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/local/100709_protest_marks_afghan_war_anniversary In the past few years, it has been fascinating to watch the country be muzzled by the new “no news” news which makes … Continue reading

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Re:Orientation — my small part

[I had a short offering to give last night at the “Re:Orientation” event. I thought I’d put an even shorter version out here for you to see what you think. We were presenting an alternative to what universities usually say … Continue reading

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