Fresh off of back surgery, Tony Jones is blogging a reaction to Richard Mouw’s article in Newsweek, Less Shouting, More Talking. Below is my response to Tony, plus one more thought. Tony, you may be right that a ‘yes’ vote on Prop 8 hinders Mouw as he attempts civil dialogue. It may well be that [...]
Archive for February, 2009
Things that bring me to the boiling point: #1
February 7th, 2009
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I’m sitting at my favorite local coffee shop working on Roundtables for tomorrow. Two women sit down at the table next to me. They talk about how stupid the people they spend time with are. (“I asked if they read fiction and they had only read one fiction book and it was stupid….and can you [...]
The Blue Parakeet
February 3rd, 2009
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I’m currently reviewing Scot McKnight‘s new book The Blue Parakeet for Youth Worker Journal. Over the next few days, I’ll give my thoughts on each chapter. When I’ve finished the review, I’ll post it here. You’ll also find it at YWJ’s website and the print edition. I’ll start out by saying this: There are a [...]
Officals overshadow amazing game
February 3rd, 2009
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Amazing game overshadows all the distractions – Kansas City Star Usually I’m right there with Jason Whitlock. His takes are nearly always right on: Carl Peterson, Royals ownership, Chiefs quarterbacks, Carl Peterson. But he’s got this one wrong. So much so that I’m not talking about incredible interception returns or the great play calling by [...]
