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positive intent

On 31 March, 2010 · Leave a Comment

It’s easy to talk about balance. Equality. Treating others better than yourself.

But when we come in contact with someone that balances us, it’s easier to be polarized than balanced.

Take politics.

The beauty of the American system is the balance two parties collaborating together brings. They balance each other out.

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the aroma of eden

On 10 March, 2010 · 1 Comment

Ancient Jewish tales talk a lot about the smell of the Garden of Eden. It seems like a strange detail to get caught on, but they describe it as this incredible, beautiful aroma that fills the air with the breath of perfection.

If you’ve ever been to a non-industrialized country, you’ve smelled the [...]

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what if the church was obsessed with beauty

On 8 March, 2010 · 5 Comments

It isn’t easy to change a reputation. Unfortunately, it doesn’t matter which study you choose to look at today, you’ll find the Church’s reputation in America isn’t great.

So what would it take to change that? Maybe it starts with the Church becoming obsessed with beauty.

Taken by the beauty of its own diversity.

Of course [...]

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