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A Big Blow Off?

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Yesterday, I found a new blog. Written by Travis Mammone, it’s called “The Boy with the Thorn in His Side“. If you haven’t read it, go over and check it …

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community / Culture Wars / economic justice / equality / Family / Fear / humor / internet / Kingdom of Heaven / politics / Religion / Social Justice / social media

Resolved

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A day or two before New Year’s, Diana asked me if I was making any resolutions. I said no, I don’t believe in them. I don’t believe in them because …

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Christianity / economic justice / equality / God / grace / Healing / internet / love / materialism / radical discipleship / Social Justice / social media / suffering / The Gospel

Shoes for the Homeless Guy

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I’m sure you all remember the picture to the left, as it went viral.Taken a couple of weeks ago, it shows NYPD officer Larry DePrimo giving a homeless man a pair …

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Bible / Christian culture / Christianity / conservatives / Culture Wars / Fear / forgiveness / Fundies / God / grace / Kingdom of Heaven / liberals / love / progressives / radical discipleship / social media / The Church / The Gospel

Being a Prophet Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be

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Even if you’re a self-appointed one, like myself, you’re not going to be popular. That’s because being a prophet means saying things that people don’t want to hear. Most of the …

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Why I Won’t Be Eating at Chik-fil-a Today or Any Other Day

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  Well, at least until they quit funding assholes like the Family Research Council and those “pray the gay away” morons at Exodus International. Until then, damned if I’ll help fund …

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This is a Luxury?

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In the last 5 years, I’ve experienced much that our health-care system has to offer and, I can tell, it’s not good. It’s expensive, it’s unresponsive (at times) and it’s …

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A Massive Jesus Juke?

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Recently, Jonathan Brink , blogger and publisher asked the following question on the Christian Left Facebook page: “To my LGBTQ friends: does the act of apologizing for another person’s oppressive …

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Fear / internet / Non-violence / radical discipleship / social media / suffering / violence

What is A “Hero”?

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Like most people, I have a morning routine. As a rule, I get up, have some coffee, eat a little breakfast, watch Morning Joe and, finally, check my social media …

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Givin’ it up for Lent

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I was looking at all the social media sites I use this morning and came to a conclusion: while my feeds on Twitter and Google+ are relatively normal, my Facebook …

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The iPhone, Foxconn and Me

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A couple of years ago, I got a new phone. I have to admit I did not prepare myself before I went to the store and inquired about an upgrade. …

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