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Sad Day – Fowler Considers Board Action a Business Decision

When many mourn the fall of Joe Paterno in the aftermath of the ongoing scandal surrounding a former Penn State assistant coach, one wonders if those mourners will weep for the victims of abuse.

On ESPN last night, Chris Fowler suggested the action of the Penn State Board of Continue reading

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Minority Voices Are Like Minor Prophets – They Get to the Point Quicker

Southern Baptists are a kerfuffle waiting to happen. Despite great volunteers who scatter the planet to aid in the aftermath of natural disasters, it only takes one comment to create an occasion to show off our penchant for conflict. Think Hank Williams Jr., ESPN, and music.

Recently the SBC … Continue reading

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30 Years? Couldn’t Tell at the NWC ’81 Reunion

Last weekend Patty and I attended our 30th high school reunion. I know we don’t look like we have been out of high school that long. Bite your tongue!

I was glad to snap this shot. These girls spent some time together “back then.” Seeing them laugh about those … Continue reading

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I Thought We Were Moving Beyond the Politics of Fear

Words do mean something. In a conversation yesterday a friend pointed out how difficult it is for us to really engage politics. Once we make statements critical of one administration in hopes of prompting either change or a different direction by a soon-coming administration we must face up to … Continue reading

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Moore Says, “Jesus Has AIDS”

Russ Moore alerted his readership to a newsworthy development. “Jesus has AIDS.” Capturing the use of the “magnetic” headline, Moore reminds many who would keep “others” at arms distance that Jesus would not.

Russ spends a great deal of time with the subject of adoption. What would it look … Continue reading

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