Blackwater’s Christian Roots
While initially heartened by Iraq’s cancellation of Blackwater’s licence to do “business” in Iraq–the revocation coming becau...
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Charles Stanley and his "Messengers"
I have no doubt that Dr. Charles Stanley is sincere in his desire to encourage the U.S. troops fighting in Iraq. But his “Messenger” struck me as, w...
Righteousness and Peace Kiss
…righteousness and peace will kiss each other. (Psalm 85) Righteousness is a word that probably needs a reclamation project behind it. But here...
Resentment, disarmed hearts, and the dew point of peace
I’ve wondered sometimes, how much I contribute to keeping war alive. Does the steam of my half-conscious half-baked desires rise and a...