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We won't be in Kansas any more

The Slovenia Times is reporting that Slovenia's first real estate tax is on its way to becoming a reality. Exemptions for non-profits, and specifically churches, are not part of the plan. It's not a big deal when God has all the money in the world, but it is still something

Slow to speak

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: James 1:19 Some people have a knack for words. Some people have a knack for quick, accurate analysis. I am not sure that most people have both of those traits. I know

Serious, but not serious enough

"Undercover at Thomas Road: An Interview with Gina Welch" written by Trevis Wax peeks into a crazy situation--a woman fakes being a Christian for two years to get a look into the supposedly crazy world of religious fanatics in America. Oh, and she did all this so she

Never here…right?

A French mayor is facing up to five years in prison and fine of up to £63,000 for declining to carry out a same-sex marriage. Jean-Michel Colo, a mayor in South West France, rejected a wedding application from two men and says he stands by his decision. But under

Remember your testimony, but forget your image

Great advice from Paul Chappell on social media. I love the title of number five. I wish I had come up with the title to point 5. That's just good advice for life. Period. 5. Remember Your Testimony, But Forget Your Image One of the pitfalls of social media is

Getting it done

I don't think that I had ever heard of Daniel Rowlands before, but what a fascinating look into the world of the 1700's. First, I am always amazed how busy and bold some of those guys were. He went anywhere, preaching to anyone. He did it nonstop, all the while

If it's not language…

Update (2013-06-25): I failed to mention the two books banned––Ted Tripp's Shepherding a Child's Heart and Michael and Debi Pearl’s To Train up a Child. The wild part is that these books, as of April 2013, "are now banned from being displayed, printed, imported or exported, advertized

Is Missional Living the ‘New Legalism’?

Jake at gospelinchina.com is worth reading all the time. Here in "Is Missional Living the ‘New Legalism’?", he responds to those arguing that Christian commitment need not be so radical: Christians may certainly live in the suburbs, but they may not live suburban lives. Because, like any

Slovenia Top in Freedom and Democracy in Transitional Countries

Continuing the theme from Wednesday, the Slovenia Times reported Wednesday that: The New York-based NGO dedicated to the expansion of democracy, Freedom House, has ranked Slovenia the best in democracy and freedom among 29 countries in transition from Central Europe to Eurasia. The report gave Slovenia an overall score of

Slovenia 13th Among 162 countries on the Global Peace Index

Slovenia took 13th spot among 162 countries on the Global Peace Index unveiled on Wednesday by the Institute for Economics and Peace, an Australian non-profit organisation. Compared to last year, the country lost five spots but still ranks among states with a “very high” level of peace. - Slovenia Times