Monthly Archives: January 2012

The Sacrament of Mission

“I think, therefore I am.” This short dictum from René Descartes may be the best shorthand summary of the entire Enlightenment project. It is a statement about human nature – our “am-ness” – namely that we are primarily rational animals. … Continue reading

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What’s in a Name?

Want to know what a childless immigrant family and a black preacher have in common? I recently read Genesis 11-12 and soon found out. Genesis 11 tells the famous story of the Tower of Babel. The people want build a … Continue reading

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