Daniel Boyarin is a Talmudic scholar. But, Daniel Boyarin is not just any Talmudic scholar. He is the Wayne Gretzky of Talmudic scholars. Even those who disagree with his conclusions, agree that, in the realm of Talmudic scholars, Boyarin is … Continue reading
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Finding the right path to a better world
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Suresh Basrur
Suresh Basrur.
Most humans on this precious planet know very well that we are in the middle of an enormous crisis: world population growing at an unsustainable rate; pollution (of air, water and Earth) increasing uncontrollably; species going extinct in … Continue reading
Frontyard BBQ: an Old School Approach to Community
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Mark Myles
So, apparently, back in the day, things used to be different. Ever hear an older man or woman say, “I remember when…” and then mention something very positive and talk about how much better something was when they were a … Continue reading
Pastors and Leadership. Highlight on Chris Synesael.
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Mark Myles
A Pastor is a leader. One of the best things that leaders can do is to listen to other leaders, maybe even get to know them and find out what makes them get up in the morning. I found a … Continue reading
Getting Lost in the Story
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Mark Myles
Reading good classic fiction helps me to get a different perspective on life and the ministry I do as a pastor.
I like reading and hearing good stories. I love the Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien. I … Continue reading
A Letter to Mothers
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Anna Bowness-Park
Amongst the shelves of any bookstore lie countless weighty opinions on how to mother, and what makes a good mother. From “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” by Amy Chua to “Your Baby and Child” by … Continue reading
The Benefits of Office at Home
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Mark Myles
For more than a year, I’ve had an office at another church in town. This other church loaned it to us free of charge, so it was a great gift to our young church plant. A real blessing, but I … Continue reading
Slow down! A spiritual approach to focusing a family
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Anna Bowness-Park
“Concentration is not an inborn thing. It is learned and developed,” advised my mother as we talked about my newborn son. “Whatever he is doing, don’t interrupt him, unless absolutely necessary. Allow him to focus and think.” I had never … Continue reading
Faith in experts unshaken despite their track record
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Spiritually Speaking guest writer
Douglas Todd.
In a blind taste test, not one of 54 French wine experts could tell they were drinking white wine rather than red.
Almost all economists failed to foresee the 2008 U.S. financial meltdown, from which the world is … Continue reading
Counting of the Omer links two epic holidays
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Spiritually Speaking guest writer
Rabbi Barak Cohen.
Between the Jewish holidays of Passover and Shavuot lie the unique and momentous days of the counting of the Omer.
The Omer was a special sacrifice offered in the temple in Jerusalem on the second day of … Continue reading
