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Yesterday I had lunch with a long time business associate who happens to work for Citibank. During our meal, I mentioned how much I used to enjoy the old Citibank print ad campaign entitled "Live Richly". The entire mood of this advertising campaign, to me, seemed entirely counter cultural, and if you will, so "non-banker … Continue reading The Replacement Trinity and Living Richly?

This stuff won't leave me easily.....More from Eugene Peterson:"The new Holy Trinity. The sovereign self expresses itself in Holy Needs, Holy Wants, and Holy Feelings. The time and intelligence that our ancestors spent on understanding the sovereignty revealed in Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are directed by our contemporaries in affirming and validating the sovereignty … Continue reading My Replacement Trinity, Part Deux

I have had this idea stuck in my mind for about two weeks now, and it won't easily let me go. I should talk about it here, as this blog is often a form of personal catharsis.Eugene Peterson has a new book out, and the idea in my mind really belongs to Eugene, but it … Continue reading My Replacement Trinity

Just over a year ago, tragedy hit New Orleans. And, on Sunday September 10th, 2006, the photo to the right (click photo to enlarge) was taken, at Canal Street Presbyterian church in New Orleans. The looks on the faces here made my day, particularly after our visit with these dear people five months ago. I … Continue reading Hope, Life, Renewal and Joy

I am not very political, but the other day I had a very interesting conversation on my front porch. I have a friend who works with the government; its best not to say anything more specific. This friend is involved in safeguarding our country from the "bad guys". These bad guys are the type that … Continue reading Front Porch Homeland Security

I am thinking again about the beginning of the Beattitudes in Matthew 5. And in the airport earlier this week, I spot the Time magazine cover, which asks the question, "Does God Want You to Be Rich?"I wonder. And again, this man and the book he wrote, helps me to see these ideas in a … Continue reading Meek and Rich?

I have been in Sacramento for a couple of days for work. I tried to get into see Arnold while I was there, to lobby for my bill outlawing receding hairlines in Caleeforneea. He was busy.Anyway, while flying home, I came across a couple of items that I thought warranted your consideration.The Relatavistic Heavy Ion … Continue reading A Warning and A Tip

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Now what is all this I hear about these so-called "Worship Wars"? At our church, we have recently employed the services of Faber Grable, whose most recent CD is pictured here (click to enlarge......your heart). As a result of Faber's blessing, we are all happy smiling people holding hands.Faber is a man who spans the … Continue reading The Answer to Worship Wars