In the news, Monday, March 11, 2019

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from Faith & Freedom  blog.faithandfreedom.us

Barna: 72% of Christian Homes are "Not Spiritually Vibrant"
Barna Research released a study Friday that reveals the Christian Family in America has some work to do if we really believe what we claim to believe. So, what makes a home spiritually vibrant? The Barna survey, co-sponsored by the Lutheran Hour Ministries, found that only 25% of professing, practicing Christians live in households that regularly pray, and practice Bible reading together.

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from Forbes

Homelessness Part 1: The Problems Of Definition

The discussion and debate about homelessness amongst the general public and policy makers has become superficial and reductionist at best and at worst dehumanizes people who are suffering from the complex of issues that result in being outside of conventional housing. What is homelessness, what causes it, and how should it be solved are all questions with truly complex answers. But listen to any debate you hear and you’ll probably agree: most answers offered are simple and reflect the political agenda of the person or group, not a real answer to the problems. I’m breaking this up into three posts over three days. Let’s take the problem of defining homelessness first.

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from HumanProgress.org  Education Website

Rural Life in the past Was a Battle for Survival
People in pre-industrial Europe generally lived a miserable, hand-to-mouth existence which would be foolish to romanticize.

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from Laudable Practice  Blog

JEREMY TAYLOR AGAINST THE RITUALISTS (III)
We may not render divine worship to Him (as present in the blessed sacrament according to his human nature) without danger of idolatry: because He is not there according to His human nature ... He is present there by his divine power, and his divine blessing, and the fruit of his body, the real effective consequents of his passion: but for any other presence, it is "idolum," it is nothing in the world.  Adore Christ in heaven; for the heavens must contain Him until the restitution of all things.  And if you in the reception of the holy sacrament worship Him whom you know to be in heaven; you cannot be concerned in duty to worship Him in the host (as you call it).

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from Seattle Post-Intelligencer
LEFT-CENTER BIAS,  HIGH,  Online and former print newspaper in Seattle, WA

Where to plan your next getaway: Exploring the Methow Valley
Nestled just east of the North Cascades and extending from Pateros to Mazama, the Methow Valley is home to the largest network of cross-country skiing trails in North America, with 120 miles of groomed trails to choose from. There's also more typical Washington tourism fare: fabulous landscapes year-round, small town comforts and artisan shopping.

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from The Spokesman-Review

Newspaper in Spokane, Washington

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