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Imitation 101

Children learn by first observing, then imitating, and only then, beginning to master the rules and gain understanding of their significance. We learn faith in the same way. We "bear witness" to the truth through what we say and do - "Follow me as I follow Christ." Never underestimate the power of an example. It attracts and transforms. »MORE

Leadership: June 22, 2009 | Comments (2)

The Narcissism Epidemic

Understanding the narcissism epidemic is important because its long-term consequences are destructive to society. American culture's focus on self-admiration has caused a flight from reality to the land of grandiose fantasy. We need a new cultural belief: if you love yourself too much, you won't have enough love left for anyone else. »MORE

Issues: June 15, 2009 | Comments (2)

Walking in the Spirit

The Son and the Spirit are the "two arms" of the God, sent to draw us into the embrace of the Father. The challenge of our entire baptized lives is to continually discover - and rediscover - what it means to find ourselves in the eternal embrace of the Triune God. The desire to become like Christ by bearing the Fruit of the Spirit is a good first step. »MORE

Christian Living: June 8, 2009 | Comments (0)

Rushing Wind, Floating Fire, and Strange Tongues

The birth of church at Pentecost is accompanied by strange events: a violent rushing wind that produces a deafening sound, floating tongues of fire that alight on people's heads and yet do not burn their hair, and the miraculous ability to speak in different languages. Strange events indeed! "What does this mean?" and "What should we do?" »MORE

Community: June 3, 2009 | Comments (0)