Category Archives: culture

The Call

Posted on August 6, 2008 by bkingr

As believers in Christ, what is our calling? Jesse Phillips is asking a pointed question on the Catablog. here is the issue and the question: Some evangelicals believe it’s our duty to fight for righteousness in our nation, creating laws … Continue reading →

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go ahead and have a cup of coffee

Posted on August 5, 2008 by bkingr

the New York Times says its good for you. via Instapundit.

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transitions

Posted on August 5, 2008 by bkingr

transitioning a conversation to the gospel requires the intention to do so and the opportunity. Joe Thorn has a list of eight topics from which the gospel is an easy leap. There are more in the comments. Here are the … Continue reading →

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Piper remembers Solzhenitsyn

Posted on August 4, 2008 by bkingr

John Piper has put up a remembrance of Alexander Solzhenitsyn with a quote from the Gulag Archipelago here is a portion of the quote, but go read Piper’s post for the whole thing as well as John’s prayer of gratitude … Continue reading →

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Jonah Goldberg is on flaming fire

Posted on August 1, 2008 by bkingr

Jonah’s column today is a magnificent exposition of capitalism (the idea itself) as wealth. It is an absolute must read. He says: In large measure our wealth isn’t the product of capitalism, it is capitalism. And yet we hate it. … Continue reading →

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pop culture break

Posted on August 1, 2008 by bkingr

ok. I love me some Lileks. He is always fun to read, and the way he strings weaves words together is wonderful and wacky. Today’s bleat is awesome. I mean it, totally awesome dude! In it, he asks this question … Continue reading →

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