I just added an XML feed (see the small orange icon at the top right of the screen) so this site can be read by newsreaders that support the Atom format. I’ve started using BottomFeeder, which supports both Atom and RSS (a virtual necessity since RSS is more widespread but Blogger only offers an […]

I just watched the State of the Union address, and generally I thought it was very good. I was especially impressed that President Bush invited the head of the Iraqi governing council to the address, placed him in a seat of honor right next to the First Lady, and called him out for special […]

I needed a laugh this morning, and Dilbert came through for me.

PAGITTblog: “Rhythm with God in life will replace belief in God as the goal of a Christian life. Belief is a means to that end – life lived in rhythm with God. Not the other way around.”
I’ve been chewing on this quote today after I saw it on Doug Pagitt’s blog. I’m trying to […]

I’ve added even more links over on the right. The more blogs I find the more I like and want to recomment. I just added PagittBlog, by Doug Pagitt of EmergentVillage.org. Lots of good stuff about the community he leads, Solomon’s Porch.
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately (aided by good […]

Op-Ed Columnist: War of Ideas, Part 3
This is a great picture of what’s at stake as we attempt “nation building” with Iraq. It’s much bigger than who wins the 2004 US Presidential election (though this election will certainly have an enormous impact on the future of Iraq, as someone like President Dean may pull […]

I never cease to be amazed at how little I actually listen. I mean listening (really listening, not just paying ear service) in general, but especially listening to God. I’m especially reminded of my listening deficiency by those rare times when I do listen to God, and respond. The past weekend was […]