Culture

How Could Christians Vote for Mr. Trump?

How Could Christians Vote for Mr. Trump?

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Comments like “How could they?” and “I’m terrified” and “How come everyone is surprised?” filled up my newsfeed this week in the days and hours after Mr. Donald Trump was elected the 45th U.S. President. While the emotions over the outcome have been so raw at times, I’ve found social media not named Twitter to [...]

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Why Joe Paterno Failed Us

Why Joe Paterno Failed Us

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“Defend the poor and fatherless: Do justice to the afflicted and needy. Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.” – Psalm 82:3-4 In reflecting on the heinous allegations leveled toward Penn State athletic and administrative officials of covering up the reprehensible behavior of Jerry Sandusky, my stomach churns [...]

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Can Christians Make Good Movies?

Can Christians Make Good Movies?

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Published: November 1, 2011 | By Jason

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I recently stirred up an interesting topic for discussion through social media when I shared that I wasn’t interested in going to see another substandard Christian film just to “send Hollywood a message.” The reason for my boycott? It’s the same reason why I would never join the Occupy Wall Street protests — I wasn’t [...]

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Jesus, Occupy Me

Jesus, Occupy Me

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Published: October 12, 2011 | By Jason

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Watching the Occupy Wall Street protests, I’ve had a range of reactions. I’ve laughed at protesters walking the streets dressed up like zombies. I’ve also sympathized with those who have no jobs. And I’ve joined those protesting in shaking my head in disappointment at what a culture of greed has wrought in our country. However, [...]

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Living Deeply in a Surface Society

Living Deeply in a Surface Society

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Published: July 27, 2011 | By Jason

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EDITOR’S NOTE: I met Tim Willard several  years ago and have always enjoyed hearing about different types of writing projects that he was working on. When he told me about this book, I got excited and thought it would spark an important discussion. Finally, Veneer: Living Deeply in a Surface Society by Tim Willard and Jason Locy [...]

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Diversions: The Silent Killer of Thought

Diversions: The Silent Killer of Thought

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In a world that is quickly becoming dominated by social media and online experiences, a fatal beat track is being laid, one that is urging us to conform to its rhythms without regard for our souls. Do you hear it? With every click of our keyboards or tap of our smart phones, we sink further [...]

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Pliable to Serve a Prince or a Pauper

Pliable to Serve a Prince or a Pauper

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Published: July 14, 2011 | By Jason

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Recently during a visit to the dentist’s office, my hygienist told me that she likes to write but when she tries to put her ideas on paper, they come out a jumbled mess. I told her that I understood – and I feel the same way. Staring at me like I had just told her [...]

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The Sure Sign of a Growing Faith

The Sure Sign of a Growing Faith

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I once buried an old Datsun truck in sand. Not by choice, of course. It was just that the shortest path looked so inviting despite my inner warnings to go a different way. As I eased the truck into the soft sand and began to sink, I thought if I just pressed on the gas [...]

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The Need for Grace in Social Media

The Need for Grace in Social Media

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Sometimes I think social media and the Internet is like smoking around a gas truck. And that can be both good and bad. Good when an idea worth sharing explodes. Bad when you’re covered in soot and wondering why you ever thought whatever you posted was funny. I often think I’m wittier than I really [...]

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Our Labels’ Struggle to Truly Define

Our Labels’ Struggle to Truly Define

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Words are a curious thing. They help us define ideas and communicate thoughts to one another. The problem is that sometimes they can create a sticky mess. What a word or phrase means to you may mean something totally different to someone else. I came across this great video blog by John Green discussing religion. [...]

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