http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner en-us Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:59:06 -0700 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:06:50 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m11d3-The-problem-with-positive-thinking?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner I have been trying to be a more positive person.  But I have a problem: I’m a “Six.”  Let me explain.  “Six” is a technical term referring to a particular personality type as described by a system calle... Enneagram spiritual growth postive thinking Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:06:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m11d3-The-problem-with-positive-thinking?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Halloween-and-All-Hallows-Eve?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner “Boo!”  “Trick or treat!”  Growing up, Halloween was one of the favorite days of the year for every kid I knew.  Free candy!  In our house, it was the only day of the year that we got any candy at al... Halloween All Saints Day Reformation Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:04:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Halloween-and-All-Hallows-Eve?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m10d29-How-I-flunked-the-worship-test?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner It is a snowy day in Denver.  We've been pounded by  just over 20 inches at our house in the last 24 hours.  I’ve been taking advantage of the weather by staying home and catching up on some reading.  For many yea... worship church U2 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:57:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m10d29-How-I-flunked-the-worship-test?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Binkies-passies-and-nighttime-prayers?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner I have a new grandson.  His name is Jaxon Ethan Dixon and that is the little guy in the picture, being held by his big sister Olivia.  I now have three grandchildren: Jaxon, Olivia, and our almost-teenage granddaughter, Emma.  M... prayer parenting children Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:56:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Binkies-passies-and-nighttime-prayers?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Julie-Julia-and-Jesus?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner       A really good "chick flick"       I went to see a chick flick. Julie and Julia is the story of two women and cooking. Not too manly, I know. But I thought the film was great and that the wri... cooking spiritual formation discipleship Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:32:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Julie-Julia-and-Jesus?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Who-are-you-pt-1?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner                             My not-so-little black book  I have a little black book. It actually is not all that little, and it doesn’t contain the kind of inform... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:20:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Who-are-you-pt-1?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m8d28-God-bless-you?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner    “I really needed that!”  I had just landed a 19” rainbow trout (see picture) after a long dry spell at my angling hobby.  I honestly think that if I had been “skunked” one more time ... Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:04:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m8d28-God-bless-you?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m8d15-Woodstock-forty-years-ago-today?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner               Original poster from Woodstock Where were you forty years ago today?  I guess you have to be over forty to answer the question, but for some of you who were in your late teens and early twen... Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:12:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m8d15-Woodstock-forty-years-ago-today?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Theology-according-to-the-Rolling-Stones?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner                Modern Theologians?  I’ve been thinking about playing the Rolling Stones in church. Over the last few weeks I’ve been teaching a series on the supernatural universe and I can&rs... Rolling Stones Devil Theology Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:32:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Theology-according-to-the-Rolling-Stones?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m7d19-Scrambling-in-the-Spirit?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner               Bart just finished his spiritual exercises  I’ve been scrambling lately. I’m sure you know the feeling. It’s the old “not enough hours in the day” kind of thi... Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:01:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m7d19-Scrambling-in-the-Spirit?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Strong-early-reviews-for-Me-and-McCartney?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner    Early reviews look good for book  Releasing a new book is always an angst producing experience.  I find this particularly true when the book is a novel.  That is why I have been thrilled with the early anecdotal reviews o... Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:15:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Strong-early-reviews-for-Me-and-McCartney?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m7d8-SUVS-and-a-lifetime-of-love?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner                   Love, Marriage, and SUVS  My nephew Derek got married this weekend.  I know because I performed the ceremony.  He married a beautiful young lady by the name of Alexan... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:32:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m7d8-SUVS-and-a-lifetime-of-love?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Worlds-most-successful-film-celebrates-anniversary?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner        What is the most successful film in history?  If the answer to the question is based on the amount of money earned at the box office, the usual answer is Titanic.  It sold enough tickets in the US to earn $600 ... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:10:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Worlds-most-successful-film-celebrates-anniversary?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Fathers-Day-celebration-or-mourning?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner I imagine many of you have had memorable New Year’s Eves.  I have had two that stand out in my mind.  You might remember December 31, 1999.  The entire world was in the grip of concern over Y2K.  No one really knew what was ... parenting Father's Day dads Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:55:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Fathers-Day-celebration-or-mourning?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Me-and-McCartney-releases-today?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner             Me and McCartney available today. It's 1968 and every kid in the world wants to meet the Beatles. One does. Join Bobby Stuart, a poor paperboy from Kansas City who might just become the King of England,... Beatles Airstream Stuart Monarchy Young Life Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:47:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Me-and-McCartney-releases-today?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Please-pray-for-Rich-Beach?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner              Life-long friends: Bo Mitchell, Bob Beltz, and Rich Beach  How can I describe Richard Beach?  Anyone who knows Rich would probably tell you he is indescribable.  He really is one of the ... Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:44:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Please-pray-for-Rich-Beach?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Wildest-church-in-the-world-being-built-in-Barcelona?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner             Sagrada Familia soars over Barcelona  I’ve never been the kind of person who gets excited about church buildings.  I’ve always been more interested in building the Church – w... Fri, 29 May 2009 10:13:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Wildest-church-in-the-world-being-built-in-Barcelona?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m5d18-The-rhythm-of-the-saints?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner          The cloisters at St. Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal I left my mind in Barcelona.  It could just be jet lag.  For the last two weeks, I've been on an extended date with my wife.  It was a kind of third ho... Mon, 18 May 2009 08:39:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m5d18-The-rhythm-of-the-saints?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Treasuring-time-with-our-families?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner                     Memorable time with the family While I was writing my last article on the importance of friendship, one of my very close friends was going through a tough time.  Jim and... Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:50:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Treasuring-time-with-our-families?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m4d24-Time-with-friends-can-Cheer-you-up?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner        Revisiting  Kelly's Bar - Old Westport, Kansas City I’ve been a bit out of commission for the last week and a half. I had surgery on my knee the day after Easter, and just about the time I was able to be up a... Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:51:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-513-Faith--Culture-Examiner~y2009m4d24-Time-with-friends-can-Cheer-you-up?cid=exrss-Faith--Culture-Examiner