Religion | Religion
Jan.27.2013
We fear the loss of faith. Americans have consistently been obsessed with religion since the Puritans fled England to settle the Massachusetts Bay Colony. National Public Radio ran a weeklong series just after the New Year about young American adults losing their religion. ...
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Jan.20.2013
On this edition of The Writers Showcase Podcast author Matthew B. Redmond joins host Phil Naessens to share his journey as a writer as well as reads from and discusses his debut book The God of the Mundane.
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Jan.19.2013
I have been reading Jean M. Auel's Earth Children series, beginning with Clan of the Cave Bear and continuing through all the books, now that they are out. I am halfway through The Stone Shelters and had to put it down to read a couple of books for review. I am anxious to get back to it. ...
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Jan.14.2013
To look at a photo of Flannery O'Connor (born in 1925 and died in 1964) would probably lead one to conclude she was a bit of a prig, especially when it comes to attitudes on human sexuality and racial equality (she was born and bread Southern).
However, I'm currently reading her collected works (a...
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Jan.08.2013
Completing the Camino de Santiago, regardless of where you start walking, is a thrill. There is something so wonderful about directing all your energies day after day to one small, attainable goal – arriving at a beautiful cathedral and saying some prayers for the people who love you. ...
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Jan.02.2013
"Grandfather”
My grandfather died when I was four. I have few memories of him. I remember the smell of his cigar, his laughter as I sat on his lap and talked about the things that are important to four year-olds, the tired look on...
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Dec.27.2012
This is dedicated to my friend, Phil
“The Jane & Phil Show”
I needed to hire someone to help with repairs on the dilapidated house I'd rented. My landlord had agreed to a reduction in rent if I took responsibility for making it inhabitable....
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Dec.21.2012
Cutting For Stone, by Abraham Verghese
image via schulerbooks.wordpress.com
This is an ambitious project. And like many ambitious novels, Cutting For Stone walks a tightrope between admission to the literary canon and the agony of reaching too high. Perhaps only history itself is the...
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Dec.17.2012
I grew up in a devout Roman Catholic household. My childhood was laced with Cathechism classes, Sunday masses, rosaries, novenas, lenten fasts, and a Friday ritual of tuna salad—the only fish dish my family would eat. I often hear lapsed Catholics talk about the church with rage, but my...
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Dec.17.2012
I had a great idea for a funny article this week about Christmas shopping, decorating, etc., but I lost my sense of humor last Friday.
Before I go any further I need to warn you this article does have a lot of religious references. If you prefer not to read anything that...
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