March 2011

  • Drop it like it’s hot?

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    In 2008, we were # 1. In 2009, we became #2. In 2010, we dropped to #3 in the world. In just two years, we went from playing world leader to catch up with China and Germany in the alternative energy market.  As Gov. Jennifer Granholm highlights in this piece for the Huffington Post.  Personally,…

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  • Hearing Jesus: my manifesto

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    The most profound thing Jesus ever taught wasn’t something he said.  It is something he did. He split his time with his followers and took on a different posture for each group.  And of course, there are three groups: The Needy Jesus gave his greatest gifts to those most in need of it: his time,…

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  • Enough Cuts: it’s time to invest

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    Conversations about proposed funding cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and recent incidents with leadership, including high-profile resignations has brought a surprising amount of attention to PBS and NPR, the television and radio components of the Corporation.  One of the central topics is whether or not the organization could survive any funding cut (not…

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  • Lent is about trust

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    In the first Sunday of Lent, we read about the Temptation of Jesus.  But is Jesus really tempted?  Or is there something else going on?  Who really needs to worry about temptation?  And what is Lent really about? If you were at St. Paul’s on Sunday, you may already know, but the rest of us…

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