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States across the Nation taking a BIG Gamble on the Future
I was on the Marc Steiner show on WEAA 88.9FM (Baltimore) Monday evening talking about the prospect of Maryland expanding its gaming options to include casinos. As predicted by many of us who were decrying slots in Maryland; state lawmakers are now teasing the idea of casinos in an effort to deal with... »
Does Undercover Boss have an Underlying Motive?
Perhaps you’ve caught this new show on CBS that takes corporate CEO’s and has them go “undercover” in their own companies to hear the perspective of workers and learn about the business “from below.” In Undercover Boss, the corporate execs take on a new name, perhaps adjust their appearance, and pose as a... »
My mind and library will grow this year thanks to InterVarsity Press
One of my new gigs this year is that I’m a book reviewer for InterVarsity Press. Thanks to this blog, someone from the publishing company contacted me and wondered if I would be interested in reading and writing reviews of their publications. Of course, I jumped at the opportunity. I LOVE... »
The Freecycle Network: Another Step toward Simple Living
What do a desk lamp, a recycling bin, and a sewing machine have in common? They are all materials that I picked through The Freecycle Network. According to their website, Freecycle is a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. It’s all... »
I’ve Found Another Sanctuary: Jonah House (Baltimore, MD)
Since becoming a pastor, I’ve realized the value in finding my own sanctuary – a place where I can be refreshed, revived, and held accountable to my own journey in following Jesus. Thankfully, The Most High has guided me to not just one sanctuary, but to many. (and I have a sense... »
I’m 7 days away from burying Black Friday
Ok, so I don’t do Black Friday anyway. I hate malls, shopping traffic, and spending money on stuff I don’t really need. But this year, I’m burying Black Friday for more principled reasons. As I shared earlier this week, I’m allowing God to liberate me from my cultural addiction to... »
Christmas is around the corner so you know what that means: Let’s celebrate JESUS by plunging deeper in DEBT!
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Two weeks ago for our church’s Bible Study which we call Transformation Tuesdays, I began a class centered around a movement called Advent Conspiracy. The effort in a nutshell is to encourage Believers during the Season of Advent to Worship Fully, Spend Less, Give More, and Love All. It’s a message... »
Remi Kanazi Performs Israel/America: A Rambling Poem
Great poem I caught last week on GRITtv. Pumped me up all the more for the upcoming Friends of Sabeel North America Conference focused on Christian thought and action with Palestinian Christians from October 1 – 3, 2009 at Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington, DC. The theme of the conference is “Pursue... »
Walking in the rhythm of The “off beat” Spirit
Photo Credit: University of Delaware This past Sunday, I experienced a tremendous day of worship. While still in a season of rest (in a sense) from the congregation that I’m privileged to serve; I decided to worship elsewhere. I got up early Sunday, got dressed, and revisited a list of places... »
New Heaven, New Earth: Anarchism and Christianity Beyond Empire
I am in hot pursuit of rediscovering an ancient spiritual practice born in first century Palestine simply referred to as The Way. The Master Teacher of The Way, a mystic of divine proportions who dared bare a common name like Jesus, spoke in such creative language that it takes on average a lifetime... »
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