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The Short But Significant Life of Brenden Foster

Eugene Cho 11-25-2008

This entry is dedicated to Brenden Foster and to all -- in ways seen or unseen -- who seek to live their lives with grace, compassion, and generosity.

After Court Loss, City of Orlando Seeks to Develop Park Where Groups Feed Homeless

Alan Clapsaddle 11-17-2008

I have written many times from and about what I call the sacred circle at Lake Eola Park.

A Pastor's Brother Killed in the Colombian Army's Grotesque Fraud

Janna Hunter-Bowman 11-13-2008

If no one speaks out, the violence is going to continue. Someone has to give voice to what is hidden.

Is America the Promised Land or Egypt?

Jimmy McCarty 11-13-2008

Social location is vital to understanding how people come to their interpretations, and appropriations, of the Bible and its stories.

A TKO and a Split Decision

Alan Clapsaddle 11-11-2008

My wife and I were sitting watching the election returns come in on CNN. She was 'chatting' online with some of her friends.

Seeking the Heart of God

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

Court Victory for Orlando's Homeless - Now What?

Alan Clapsaddle 10-08-2008

I confess, it feels good to win. It is easy to slip into the trap of feeling as if we have vanquished the oppressor and slain the enemy.

Jubilee on Wall Street: Reimagining God's Vision in Action

Shane Claiborne 10-06-2008

Good News Break: It's Now Legal to Feed Poor People in Orlando

Alan Clapsaddle 10-01-2008

Last Friday, U.S. District Court Judge Gregory A.

And the #1 Threat to America: BEARS!

Ryan Rodrick Beiler 9-26-2008

Last week was a busy one, getting the blog switched over from Beliefnet to our own web site. Sharp-eyed readers have noticed a few bugs, but since we're over the hump I thought a little Friday fun was in order. Fans of the Colbert Report know that Stephen has done has done a lot to raise awareness of the dangers of bears. His work remains unfinished.

1. not guided by conscience; unscrupulous.

2. not in accordance with what is just or reasonable: unconscionable behavior.

3. excessive; extortionate: an unconscionable profit.

I have had some "unconscionable" things on my mind a lot lately as I have been working with the 20-somethings who make up Orlando Food Not Bombs and University of [...]