Celebrating the King James Bible @NJShorePatch

Museum of Biblical Art in New York hosts exhibit celebrating translation’s 400th anniversary. While there are plenty of places to celebrate a special anniversary right here at the Jersey Shore, for one as monumental as the 400th anniversary… Read More

 Posted on July 14, 2011 by

 Art, Books, church life, Culture, Faith, History, Politics, Public Square, Theology, Walkin' the Talk

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What I Wrote This Week @UrbanFaith: July 4-8

It was a short work week because of the Fourth of July holiday, so even though I wrote three posts for Urban Faith, only one was published this week, and perhaps that’s appropriate given that it’s a bit… Read More

 Posted on July 8, 2011 by

 About the Explorer, Blogging, Culture, Ethics, Faith, Gabriel Gifford Scheller, grief, History, Public Square, Race, Redemption, Social Action, Vocation, Walkin' the Talk

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A Pilgrim Message for a Patriotic Weekend at First Presbyterian Church @ManasquanPatch

Rev. Steve Davis takes congregation on a journey from Abraham to America at July 3 worship service, and talks about The Samaritan Center afterward. “‘The thing that struck me when I first moved here is that there is… Read More

 Posted on July 8, 2011 by

 church life, Community, Culture, Faith, Leadership, Public Square, Redemption, Social Action, Walkin' the Talk

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What I Wrote This Week @UrbanFaith: 6/27-7/1

New Laws, Shifting Demographics: Whether the issue is gay marriage, the ‘war on drugs,’ African American marriage prospects, or the plight of undocumented immigrants, Americans are confronting the issues. Michael Tait: ‘Living Integration’: The dc Talk veteran and current Newsboys… Read More

 Posted on July 1, 2011 by

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Faith at Work, Part 1: Personal Journey Becomes Professional for David W. Miller @TheHighCalling

Laity Leadership Senior Fellow David W. Miller was flourishing in his career as a senior executive and partner at a London bank, and felt called to that career, but he seldom, if ever, heard clergy talk about how to integrate… Read More

 Posted on June 23, 2011 by

 Capitalism, Education, Ethics, Faith, Leadership, Public Square, Theology, Vocation, Walkin' the Talk

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Compromise Keeps Neptune Graduation at Great Auditorium @ManasquanPatch

ACLU complaint over holding ceremony at religious venue has been resolved. Neptune High School seniors will continue decades of tradition tonight when they hold their graduation ceremony at the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove. The American Civil Liberties… Read More

 Posted on June 17, 2011 by

 Community, Democracy, Ethics, Faith, Leadership, Politics, Public Square

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Globetrotting toward a Spiritual Center and a Sense of Shared Humanity @NJShorePatch

 Dean Fengya’s accidental adventure evolved into a business with a spiritual core. If you’ve driven the stretch of Route 88 where Point Pleasant Beach meets Bay Head, you’ve probably noticed Dean Fengya’s colorful collection of ceramic pots at… Read More

 Posted on June 17, 2011 by

 Art, Beauty, Buddhism, Culture, Faith, Friendship, Islam, Philosophy, Public Square, Theology, Travel, Vocation

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A Fitting Tribute

Over the weekend, my niece and I joined 2000+ suicide survivors for the 18 mile Overnight Walk through New York City. A record $2.5 million was raised for suicide prevention, research, and survivor support services. Our team contributed… Read More

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 Posted on June 6, 2011 by

 Family, Gabriel Gifford Scheller, grief, Leadership, neurofibromatosis, Psychiatry, Psychology, Public Square, Race, Redemption, Vocation, Walkin' the Talk

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Ginger Ice Cream Spices Up Dessert Wars for the Win @LongBranchPatch

Mr.Green Tea Ice Cream Company takes top prize. It was a packed house last night for Dessert Wars at Branches Catering in West Long Branch. The event was hosted by 94.3 The Point with proceeds going to the Food Bank of Monmouth… Read More

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 Posted on May 27, 2011 by

 Community, Culture, Family, Food, Public Square, Vocation

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May 21 Doomsday Message Is Doomed Say Local Clergy @NJShorePatch

Harold Camping’s controversial rapture prediction draws ire of local clergy, but serves as reminder to live well. Family Radio founder Harold Camping’s widely publicized prediction that Jesus will rapture his church on Saturday May 21 is foolish and irresponsible, said local… Read More

 Posted on May 18, 2011 by

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Worshiping in Silence at Barnegat Friends Meeting House @BarnegatPatch

Quaker congregation meets and explains its values. “Let us hold President Obama and all those with the power of decision making in the Light.” These were the only words spoken during the meeting of the Barnegat Friends, or Quakers, yesterday… Read More

 Posted on May 16, 2011 by

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What Does It Mean to Live Out Vocational Calling in a Local Context? @TheHighCalling

David Greusel has designed stadiums for major league teams including the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Houston Astros. Yet this principal architect at Convergence Design in Kansas City, Missouri, suffered for years under the message that his work didn’t matter. “It’s all… Read More

 Posted on May 9, 2011 by

 Art, Beauty, Community, Culture, History, Leadership, Philosophy, Public Square, Theology, Vocation, Walkin' the Talk

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