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Enough is enough. Living free of clutter: K. F. Wiebe

http://www.themennonite.org/ Reported here by: SPMG, 3 August 2009

I learned from Jeff Smith, the Frugal Gourmet of TV fame, that “frugal” doesn’t mean cutting back or using only lower-cost ingredients. It means the wise use of resources and avoiding excesses. Don’t use a cup of butter when a half cup will do. But use butter if the recipe calls for it. He conveyed the view that frugality is not living as cheaply as possible and hoarding the excess….Living frugally means releasing ourselves from our love affair with the clutter in our lives…. 

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Agents of Peace in theaters of War: M. Volf

www.yale.edu Reported here by: Converge International, 22 April 2009

We are witnessing an emerging worldwide movement to adopt reconciliation as one of an operational chaplainsí proper roles in the armed forces. This piece has broader application to keeping the peace in a globalised world and the function of faith in doing so.

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Canadians thinking through the Christian response

www.canadianchristianity.com Reported here by: SPMG  , 14 March 2009

Here is Canadian commentary on what Christians should be doing at this time.

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