January 2012
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“But the worst day of all was when it hit me that Jesus’ own most fervent prayer...”
– Wendell Berry, Jayber Crow
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“History is punctuated with eucharists which can transfigure time through this...”
– David Ford
“Be at leisure—and know that I am God”
– Psalm 45
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“Lord, when one of us hungers, make it our instinct to feed. WHen one of us is...”
– Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals
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On my wish list: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain.
At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over brainstorming in teams. Although they are often labeled...
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The Real Reasons You're Bad with Money →
Getting to the root of spending problems.
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Your Big Idea is Not Enough →
How to quit stalling and begin finishing.
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A Serious Theology of Play →
If God is a God of play, and if human play is, indeed, rooted in divine play, then we, as humans, ought to develop our abilities at play and cultivate a spirit of playfulness. This is both our gift and our responsibility in a often-serious world. Whatever forms of “play” you may pursue—whether it be music, reading, sports, furniture restoration, gardening, photography, or drag racing—do it...
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