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the “information age” and the “soundbite age” need to become the “listening age”
In an interesting, intriguing, vaguely amusing, case of twenty-first century irony, we live in The Information Age while failing miserably when it comes to effective communication.
Morethis post is politically incorrect (but still has good manners) #election2016
As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. – Colossians 3:12 There’s some strange logic afoot this year in the world of “presidential” politics. Sometimes I wonder if it’s really all as random and off-the-wall as it sounds – or instead maybe so carefully orchestrated that we’re […]
MoreWhy We Must Restore Civility in Public Discourse
“Must read” Op-Ed column Here we go. It’s late in the day I know, but I’m supposed to be finishing up this new book… and – today at least – I’m not exactly making good progress! Consequently, my Wednesday post is going to be a simple referral. Please read the balance of this article on my (North […]
Morestones, snakes, and scorpions
“Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. Is there anyone among you who, if your child asks for bread, will give […]
MoreCandidates: “Please stop waving your Bibles, co-opting Jesus, and pretending this is a Christian Nation”
There is this huge gap in understanding, this epic miscommunication; and responsibility for this tragic disconnect rests firmly in the lap of The Church (all of us!), because we have failed miserably when it comes to the task of communicating the deep joy, the liberating freedom, and the transcendent beauty of life in Christ.
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