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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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a prayer for northern illinois university
In light of yesterday’s tragedy at Northern Illinois University, Psalm 43 seems an appropriate prayer. Vindicate me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation; rescue me from deceitful and wicked men. You are God my stronghold. Why have you rejected me? Why must I go about mourning, oppressed by the enemy? Send…
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n.t. wright time magazine interview
Back in June I mentioned a book, Simply Christian, by NT Wright that I was reading (and would highly recommend). I recently ordered Wright’s latest, Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, The Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church (which, according to Amazon is on its way to my mailbox at this very moment!). A couple…
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philippines team: update 2
Another email update from the Philippines team came in last evening. Our first night in Manila we stayed at the South Baptist Guest House in the heart of the city of Manila. This city does not sleep. I guess perhaps the climate keeps them from building sound proof buildings. I think we who sleep lighter…
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