I wish these words would be read from pulpits, on radio programs, on television, and at dinner tables across America. Because they are true, timely, and, if we listen, perhaps transformative. … [Read more...]
In View of Sunday’s Night’s Breaking News…
May 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In view of what Americans are learning tonight about the killing of America's #1 most wanted enemy, and in view of the uproar that's sure to ensue... I hear the call of Micah 6:8: "He has shown you, o mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." I want my heart to hope that all people, from the most respected to the most criminal, come to know God's mercy. For we all deserve judgment. And also … [Read more...]
Save Me From Divisive Speech
February 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
You read the darnedest things in Facebook status updates. Here's a gem I stumbled across today. … [Read more...]
I am so grateful…
November 4, 2008 By
... that I live in a democratic country; and that my HOPE is placed in the right man: a leader with no term limits; who loves everyone equally (red, blue, rich, poor, white, black, born, unborn); who even loves his enemies... so much that he forbids mocking them or laughing at their folly; who will prove himself faithful and true on every single promise; who shows me grace in spite of my blindspots and pride; and who will never ever make a concession speech. And now, let's get back … [Read more...]
Song of the Day
November 4, 2008 By 1 Comment
Choose your version... it doesn't matter. And then... DO YOUR PART TODAY. Post the song on your blog. Here's a free download of "If a Song Could Be President": http://tinyurl.com/5crqr2 Spread the good news of Over the Rhine to the whole world. Seriously, has there ever been a greater opportunity to wake up the world to America's best-kept musical secret? Special thanks to my spokesmodel: Amanda Jolman. Oh, and in case you're wondering, the song's from The Trumpet Child. … [Read more...]
Specials: Helprin’s caution. "Serenity 2"? How "Hoodwinked" Happened. "The White Countess." SNL.
January 15, 2006 By 11 Comments
Sunday's specials: What a friendly neighborhood I live in! This morning, I'm walking around the streets of Shoreline, Washington, and as I'm waiting at a crosswalk, I see in the window of the house next to me... ...a wooden cross... ... a Bush/Cheney poster... ... a digital-readout message panel that is flashing these words to all who pass by: "Liberals - THE ENEMIES WITHIN"... ... and a security camera, pointing right at me and anyone who happens to walk by and notice the sign. … [Read more...]
It’s A Bird … It’s a Brad Bird!
March 13, 2005 By 3 Comments
Lou Lumenick talks with the brains behind The Incredibles and The Iron Giant. … [Read more...]
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