The Common Good

God's Politics

Seeking the Heart of God

by Jim Wallis 10-29-2008
I have had a simple prayer on my heart of late -- "God, break my heart for the things that break yours." This past Saturday and Sunday I spent the weekend with Pastor Mike Slaughter at Ginghamsbur
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Listening to Those Who Sacrificed for the Right to Vote

by Jim Wallis 10-28-2008
I read with interest Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove's post on voting last week.
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Everyone Is Called to Serve

by Mimi Haddad 10-28-2008
How many of you love listening to people who are retired discuss their life achievements?
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Killed for 'Preaching Christianity'

by Ryan Rodrick Beiler 10-28-2008
A short thought to follow up on Valerie Elverton-Dixon's tribute to Gayle Williams, the aid worker gunned down by Taliban militants last week. As Valerie noted: She worked for an organization called SERVE Afghanistan -
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Spreading the Wealth

by Chuck Collins 10-27-2008
After three decades of "concentrate the wealth," we could really use some "spreading the wealth."
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Fireproof Marriages?

by Julie Clawson 10-27-2008
I'd heard the buzz within Christians circles about the "number one inspirational film in America." Everything from "this movie shows what true faith really is" to "this movie will save your marria
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'A Movement Requires Sacrifice'

by Jim Wallis 10-27-2008
The word "movement" is in the air these days.
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Joe the Pastor

by Jim Wallis 10-24-2008
A new figure has entered the 2008 election campaign. His name is "Joe the plumber," and his concerns about his future have now entered the message of this political year.
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