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Haiti Hits Home

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

The destruction in Haiti continues to sadden and compel people to give.  Over $50 million has been given from “text giving” and tens of millions of dollars continue to flow into relief agencies.  The Haiti earthquake had a personal connection … 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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An Airport Epiphany

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

I recently experienced an epiphany after an airport security line incident.  I was traveling with my wife and my two young children to Baltimore.  The Transportation Security Administration allows you to bring larger quantities of liquid for children through the … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Baby Bump: A Divine Scandal?

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

Much is made about Jesus’ birth in the Christmas story, but often preachers do not comment on Mary’s “situation”: an unwed mother who is pregnant.  Culturally, this would have been disastrous. Mary, most likely just a teenager, is visited by … Continue reading →

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It’s Black Friday! But, Christmas is Coming!

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

Well, today is Black Friday!  The craziest shopping day of the year!  Did you go and brave the crowds for all those insane deals?  I could never get up at 4 a.m. and wait in line just to get a … 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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The NFL Needs God

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

Many people ask me what I’d being doing if I was not a pastor, often I say, “I don’t know, but I know I would not be happy if I was not a pastor.”  I truly cannot imagine doing anything … 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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Q&A with Author Russell Rathbun

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

Author Russell Rathbun spoke with On the Bema about his new book, nuChristian: finding faith in a new generation (Judson Press).  Russell is a founding minister with Debbie Blue of House of Mercy, a pioneering emergent church in St. Paul, … 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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