Tag Archives: Christian values

Risky Business

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

Believe it or not, but we all take risks.    We take a risk every time we drive, go to the store, or eat dinner at a restaurant.  When we drive, there is a risk of an accident.  When we go … Continue reading →

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The Mission of the Mission Statement

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

Mission statements are used by individuals, non-profits, companies, and even government.  Mission statements are supposed to focus or clarify an organization’s purpose or outcome.  It is easy for a mission statement to be confusing, too wordy, and just too long.  … Continue reading →

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Jon Gosselin, Please Stop!

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

As I mentioned before, I was very hopeful that Jon and Kate Gosselin would patch things up, but things have certainly gotten worse since Jon and Kate have split.  The media circus has heighten the tension of the conflict between … Continue reading →

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When Church Meets Halloween

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

Some of us may be uncomfortable with the holiday that is upon us: the dreaded Halloween!  What an evil holiday!  But, wait!  Is Halloween really that evil?  The word “Halloween”, as originally indented, was a Christian term.  More accurately called, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: NuChristian

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

As part of Judson Press’ blog tour for Russell Rathbun’s new book, nuChristian: finding faith in a new generation, I have had the wonderful opportunity to preview and review this insightful book.  In addition, Wednesday of this week, I will … Continue reading →

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When is a Cross not a Cross?

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

Be sure to vote in the poll at the end of this post. Is the cross just a cross?  Is there a way that a cross cannot be a religious symbol?  In the interest of separation of church and state, … Continue reading →

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Christian “Wedding Crashers”

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

(I use the term “Christian Wedding Crashers” as a tongue and cheek way of referring to those people who are not typical church member seeking marriage.  Please do not be offended.  This is a light hearted term that some Christians … Continue reading →

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Call Me Politically Weak, but Release the Captives!

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

America’s strength should not be our might, but what our ability to do what is right. Continue reading →

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Three Things You Need to Know About Evangelicals

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

There is a developing movement within literature to chronicle an outsider’s perspective on the strange land of Evangelical Christianity.  It seems that the world sees all Evangelical Christians as fervent, ignorant, and misguided by a holy book.  Being an Evangelical … Continue reading →

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Politics, Christians, and Scandals

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

I try to be non-political on this blog, but I could not help but notice the recent scandals that are occurring for several Republicans.  Now, do not get me wrong here.  The Democrats have had theirs too (Bill Clinton).  Maureen … Continue reading →

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