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Today I got the sad news that Fr. Robert Farrar Capon, the theologian and writer...

July 2013

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September 2012

September 07, 2012

Strong Recommendation for a Great Book

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August 2012

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A Kingdom Perspective on Work

I just finished a thoughtful and challenging book by one of my favorite biblical scholars,...

June 2012

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If You’re Ever in Blanco, Don’t Miss the Redbud Cafe

Last Saturday evening, my wife and I happened to be in Blanco, Texas. It was...

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Tim Dalrymple is one of my favorite writers of matters of faith and culture. Why?...

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The bugs are bad this year. That's what I'm experiencing in the Hill Country of...

May 2012

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Good News for Movie, Tech, Culture, and/or Apple Fans! Sorkin to Write Jobs Movie

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Recommendation: Little Lakes Valley along Rock Creek, California

The following photo shows my (much younger) daughter and (much younger) me in Little Lakes...

April 2012

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A Must Read for Parents and Others: On Being an Absolute Ass

I just finished reading a great piece by my fellow Patheos blogger, David Kuo. It's...

February 2012

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New “Blue Like Jazz” Trailer

The film version of the bestselling book Blue Like Jazz is soon to be released....

January 2012

January 26, 2012

Kickstart Your Dreams

While some folks take the the streets to camp out and protest economic unfairness in...

January 13, 2012

Bible Scholar Takes Contemporary Miracles Seriously

A recent issue of Christianity Today magazine featured a fascinating interview with New Testament scholar,...

January 04, 2012

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Looking for a serious yet available discussion of Mormonism and politics? Wondering about the current...

December 2011

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Should You Ask Santa for a Tablet or an E-reader?

"Should you ask Santa for a tablet or an e-reader?" Edward C. Baig, writing for...

November 2011

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Don’t Miss “The Way”

Last night I saw The Way. This movie, starring Martin Sheen, is one of the...

October 2011

October 28, 2011

You Lost Me: An Interview Not to Be Missed

I am in the middle of reading a book that should be read by every...

October 21, 2011

Permission to Wake Up Your Soul

Bradley L. Moore is a Senior Vice President in a large, multinational corporation. He is...

October 12, 2011

If You’re Near New York City, Here’s a Show Not to Be Missed: Freud’s Last Session

No, I'm not referring to Broadway hits like Billy Elliot, The Book of Mormon, or...

September 2011

September 19, 2011

Kerrville, Texas Makes It Into the New York Times!

Yesterday morning as I perused the New York Times, I was pleasantly surprised to find...

September 02, 2011

Accordance: Great Product! Great Service!

I want to put in a good word for Accordance Bible Software, an Oak Tree...

September 01, 2011

Outstanding Letter to All College Freshman

Tim Dalrymple, my Patheos colleague, has written a letter that is must reading for all...