Category Archives: Culture

Reflections on culture

The Spiritual Temperature of Cities

Cities have spiritual temperatures.  So suggests a recent joint study from the Barna Group and the American Bible Society which ranked 100 cities on their “Bible mindedness.” http://cities.barna.org/americas-most-bible-minded-cities-2014/ Now let’s back up. We know from the Bible that cities have … Continue reading

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The Year Ahead: 2014

The new year is upon us and it is time again to think ahead and anticipate. What will the year hold? At the end of each year I like to look down the road and be somewhat ready for what … Continue reading

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Create Wonder, Share Joy: Where Starbucks Comes Up Short

Last week Starbucks announced the start of its holiday season. Their slogan this year is “Create wonder, share joy.” They boast of “joy in a cup.” Humm….reallyl? I know they have a palate of new tastes for the season. And … Continue reading

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The Economics of Pope Francis

Last week there was a big media buzz in response to what Pope Francis said in his first “apostolic exhortation” entitled Evangelli Gaudium. The 50,000 word document was highlighted more for what it said about economics than anything else, and … Continue reading

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Celebrating Teachers

Below are 4 new episodes of the TAKE 5 series on the subject of Celebrating Teachers, which airs weekdays on WTLN 950 AM Radio at 6:55 am & 5:55 pm. For more information visit rts.edu/takefive.

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Thoughts for the Week

Below are 5 new episodes of the TAKE 5 series, which airs weekdays on WTLN 950 AM Radio at 6:55 am & 5:55 pm. For more information visit rts.edu/takefive.

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Worldview Clash and the Repeal of DOMA Series

Below are 5 new episodes of the TAKE 5 series, which airs weekdays on WTLN 950 AM Radio at 6:55 am & 5:55 pm. For more information visit rts.edu/takefive.

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