Relating scholarship to faith; prompting us to love as well as think; connecting spiritual passions, social commitments and academic pursuits; engaging the great questions; having fun — these are the things of college and university ministry. Nathan Day Wilson
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Presence instead of presents
My latest column, this one about holiday ideas: http://www.shelbynews.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=58516&SectionID=42&SubSectionID=&S=1 Nathan Nathan Day Wilson
Religion and business
My most recent column about the interface of religion and business can be found at http://www.shelbynews.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=58329&SectionID=42&SubSectionID=&S=1 I welcome comments! Nathan Nathan Day Wilson
It really, no not really, breaks my heart to interrupt all the enriching banter about lipstick, community organizers, swine and rock stars, but I’m beginning to wonder if either candidate running for our nation’s highest office has noticed that there are serious issues before the United States and the world that might just need aContinue reading
English only petition in Nashville TN
Moving well beyond ridiculous into the completely asinine is a petition circulating in Nashville, TN to ban all foreign languages from use on any official communications and publications. The petition has received enough signatures to be placed on the November ballot. Read about it here. Petitions such as this are completely un-American; they are notContinue reading “English only petition in Nashville TN”
The Place to Be!
If you’re around Shelbyville, Indiana, this Sunday, the place to be is First Christian Church at 118 West Washington Street. Why, you ask? First Christian is the place to be to hear about exciting, life changing experiences in Swaziland, Africa this past summer! You can worship and learn at 9:00 AM and at 11:00 AM.Continue reading “The Place to Be!”
Swaziland Christian Hearts Hands
If you’re around Shelbyville, Indiana, this Sunday, the place to be is First Christian Church at 118 West Washington Street. Why, you ask? First Christian is the place to be to hear about exciting, life changing experiences in Swaziland, Africa this past summer! You can worship and learn at 9:00 AM and at 11:00 AM.Continue reading “Swaziland Christian Hearts Hands”
Olympics International Relations
I’m not ashamed of it even though some might consider it a disorder of sorts. In fact, not only am I not ashamed; I even admit it openly. It does, after all, strike only every couple years, and it lasts just a few weeks. This time, it’s not too bad yet, though it could worsen.Continue reading “Olympics International Relations”
Zimbabwe’s Political Talks
Senior negotiators from Zimbabwe’s main opposition and ruling political parties began talks at an undisclosed venue close to Pretoria, South Africa, on Thursday about forming a unity government. Not surprisingly, the two sides differ on who should lead the government and how long it should stay in power. South African financial daily Business Day reportedContinue reading “Zimbabwe’s Political Talks”
Gazprom Russia
Do you know the name Gazprom? If not, you may be in years ahead. It’s the name of Russia’s natural gas monopoly. The Russian government seems increasingly clear about using Gazprom as its primary foreign relations carrot and stick. Will Russian President Dmitry Medvedev attempt to galvanize other gas producing nations into some anti-western lobbyingContinue reading “Gazprom Russia”
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