Month: February 2008
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iron and wine at wheaton college: a review
A few weeks ago I mentioned the upcoming Iron and Wine show at Wheaton College. I wasn’t able to make it to Edman Chapel for the concert, but a couple of friends did. Matt writes about the experience of seeing Sam Beam on the chapel stage of one of the centers of American Evangelicalism. A…
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ray’s random thoughts: john mayer
Ray is PCC’s Senior Pastor. Occasionally he sends out an email with his “Random Thoughts.” Here’s the latest installment. Friends, It’s always a challenge when speaking on difficult issues like pain and suffering. Take Sunday for example. With the cold rainy gloomy weather outside, how many of us really wanted to come and hear about…
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philippines team: update 3
I just received the following email from the Philippines Team. Sounds like the trip is going really well thus far. Hi Friends, What a wonder God is doing. We had a wonderful retreat with the Manila region ladies, and they were so blessed – we were very blessed as well, and saw God work in…
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the oscars: more than meets the eye?
We’re less than a week away from the Academy Awards, a fact you may or may not care about. Now that the writer’s strike is over, the Academy is free to celebrate in its usual way: lots of pats on the back and stilted speeches. On the plus side, Jon Stewart is hosting so you…
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sound opinions on chicago public radio
The rock and roll talk show Sound Opinions on Chicago Public Radio is yet another reason for civic pride… even in the dead of winter. Seriously, it’s a great show. A few weeks back they had the actors/musicians from Once (one of the best films of 07). On 1/25 they had chef Anthony Bourdain (one…
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