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10 things we can do to contribute to internal, interpersonal, and organizational peace

10 things we can do to contribute to internal, interpersonal, and organizational peace

Aug 31, 2011

Check our intention to see if we are as interested in others getting their needs met as our own...

In Christ

In Christ

Aug 30, 2011

Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.

Magnificent illuminated edition of The Silmarillion

Magnificent illuminated edition of The Silmarillion

Aug 29, 2011

All the initials, the calligraphic pages and illumination was drawn and painted by hand. I used a steel-pen and indian ink as well as brushes and water colours...

A beer with a view

A beer with a view

Aug 26, 2011

The view in Murren, Switzerland. Just drop me off here, please!

Sunken palace: Cleopatra’s royal quarters

Sunken palace: Cleopatra’s royal quarters

Aug 25, 2011

Lost for 1,600 years, the royal quarters of Cleopatra were discovered off the shores of Alexandria.

On temples and tools

On temples and tools

Aug 23, 2011

Matthew Lee Anderson at Mere Orthodoxy describes a shift from communion to communication. While communion is about the proper relationship of persons, communication is about the transfer of information.

Religious people are nerds

Religious people are nerds

Aug 14, 2011

If this “Christianity” thing isn’t personal between you and the living Jesus Christ, then it’s not only not saving your soul; in addition, chances are you’re probably a less interesting nerd than the Trekkie next...

Has the Bible become an idol?

Has the Bible become an idol?

Aug 13, 2011

Many churches in the U.S. draw heavily from the values and methods of secular businesses. One pastor responded to this: "So what? A principle is a principle and God created all of the principles." His answer illustrates the degree to which Enlightenment thought has shaped our understanding of God and faith.

Kids today…

Kids today…

Aug 9, 2011

Man, today’s youth have no respect. It’s not like when you and I were their age...