The Year of Jubilee (Leviticus 25) is one of the most radical things I’ve come across in the Bible. It’s one of those passages non-Christians should know and ask all the Christians they talk to about, and expect some sort of a response regarding it. The Year of Jubilee is many things, but one thing it is in particular is a time for all debts to be forgiven, and everyone to have a fresh start. Could you imagine this happening? It’s supposed to happen about once every 50 years, …

Governor Bredesen,
I do not believe that under any circumstances homicide is acceptable.
It has come to my attention that “The death certificate of an executed person lists the cause of death as homicide.” I, as a citizen of Nashville and the state of Tennessee, can not stand silently by and allow homicide to go on, sanctioned by the state, especially in a situation were the person, Philip Workman, is possibly innocent.
I ask that you please grant Clemency to Philip Workman, or at least continue the moratorium until further investigation can be …

Having been dually honored with this award, I thought it was time I step forward and offer my list of Thinking Bloggers. It’s one of those tagging list thingys which basically works like this: 1. (if tagged) List five blogs that make you think, 2. Link back to this blog so people know the origin of the award.
I’m supposed to list five, but we’ll see what happens, there might be a long list of honorable mentions…

One/Change- My friend Mollie rocks the sustainable world. Always posting simple ideas and steps we …

From Wikipedia:
“In America, May Day is commonly celebrated as a commemoration of the Haymarket Riot of 1886 in Chicago, Illinois, which occurred on May 4, but was the culmination of labor unrest which began on May 1. The date consequently became established as an anarchist and socialist holiday during the 20th century, and in these circles it is often known as International Workers’ Day or Labour Day. In this form, May Day has become an international celebration of the social and economic achievements of the working class and labor movement.”
I …

Let me start by saying I have been truly blessed to have people regularly stop by and read my thoughts. It’s been encouraging to me in a great many ways unique to the way writing and blogs can produce conversation. Here, I can share deep thoughts I’ve been reflecting on and not only have the opportunity to be listened to, but also to engage in a conversation that challenges my thinking and spurs me on to being a better person.
In an effort to encourage the conversation even further, and to …

As Summer quickly approaches it’s time for Corporate Responsibility Mondays to come to a close. It’s been a fun series as Josh and I have co-blogged about corporations in similar industries with differing records:

Clothing:
Bad: L.L. Bean
Technology:
Good: Dell and Green hosting
Evil: Apple
Clothing:
Good: Maggie’s Organics
Bad: Kohls
Sweets:
Good: Equal Exchange
Bad: Sara Lee
Shoes:
Good: Tom’s, Hersey, No Sweat, Adbusters, etc.
Bad: Nike
Bananas:
Good: Fair Trade
Bad: Chiquita
Clothing:
Good: No Sweat Apparel
Bad: J. Crew
Fast Food:
Good: Chipotle
Evil: Burger King
Stocks and Investing:
Good: Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)
Bad: Fidelity (and Playboy)

This week, as the Corporate Responsibility draws to a close, Josh and I will be …

I decided if there was one word to describe the event I attend last night it was: Cool. I mean cool in the trendy sort of way too, but I realized maybe that’s okay, at least for now. I drove out with some house mates to a field in Hendersonville, TN to participate in an event called Displace Me, put on by Invisible Children.
Here is a summary of the event: 500 people showed up at a field (60,000+ total in 15 cities across the USA), we bring cardboard to make …

Another post from a series I did on Considering Church, this one was entitled, Good Sermons Draw a Crowd:
I understand bigger churches, especially when there is a great preacher. There are a handful of sermons I download regularly to listen to during the week, and if I lived in those towns I’d probably check them out on Sunday. There is a church in my hometown that has grown immensly, and I think it is largely do to the head pastors wonderful preaching. So, don’t get me wrong I understand the …