Barack Obama was raised by a single mother and his grandparents. They didn't have much money, but they taught him values from the Kansas heartland where they grew up. He took out loans to put himself through school. After college,…

News Extract from BBCDemocratic Senator Barack Obama has been elected the first black president of the United States."It's been a long time coming, but tonight... change has come to America," the president-elect told a jubilant crowd at a park in…

CHICAGO, Illinois (CNN) -- Sen. Barack Obama spoke at a rally in Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois, after winning the race for the White House Tuesday night. The following is an exact transcript of his speech. Barack Obama speaks at…

Breaking News: Barack Obama wins presidential electionElectoral Votes Count (270 needed to win Electoral College vote):Obama - 338McCain -156Extracts from CNN report.(CNN) -- Barack Obama told supporters that "change has come to America" as he claimed victory in a historic…

Americans tonight entrusted their fate for at least the next four years to Barack Obama, who made history by becoming the first African-American to win the US presidency. Scenes of jubilation broke out among Democratic supporters as the US TV…

there are days when dark clouds paralyze my mind and sanity escapes me. even remnants of the dream seem defiantly elusive. strength bled to weakness. passion emptied to numbness. forget brokenness; it feels as though God has taken pestle and…

While I was in Argentina, one of the topics others asked me was about my opinion on American politics and whether I'm republican or democrat. I'm neither. I registered myself as an independent voter. I am not too happy with…

a flower and its fragranceso perfectly suitedso intricately matcheda union arranged by Loveeven after the darkest stormthe fragrance clings to the flowerinseparable--the two are one"I know that You can do all things;no plan of Yours can be thwarted." Job 42:2"For…

On Sunday Night, our Launch Team took a brief detour from the agenda for the evening to talk about missional living.  You see one of the things we do every Sunday is celebrate the different ways God has allowed us…

On Reuters.com today, I see an attempt to defend Credit Default Swaps (CDS) titled "Demonization of CDS mis-states real role in crisis". If I recollect aright, I have earlier explained on this Blog that CDS have two roles. First, they…

Three newspapers I regularly read seem to have copied headlines from each other this last week. Key repeated words include: crisis, panic, turmoil, woes, and fears. Recurring phrases in editorials include “day of reckoning,” “uncertain fate,” and “runaway greed.” There…

An unemployed graduate woke up one morning and checked his pocket. All he had left was $10. He decided to use it to buy food and then wait for death as he was too proud to go begging. He was…

I have found I must qualify all my “absolutes.” This is really tough for a fellow like me who has always believed he had the last word on everything. However painfully, I have come to realize I do not have…

"WE are no longer a Christian nation,” Barack Obama declared. “We are...a Muslim nation, a Buddhist nation, a Hindu nation and a nation of non-believers.” Is Obama right? Are we a Muslim or Buddhist or Hindu nation? Are we a…

These are some thoughts of mine as I think about my faith, the body of Christ, and what it means to incarnationally present Christ to the world.A manifesto of hope, freedom, salvation;1 a place where the kingdom of God is…

After a week in the UK, followed by a week in the USA, and a week of work back in Switzerland, I am in Moldova on a badly-needed break for a couple of days. In fact, I am even headed…

Woke up at 5am on Monday to head out to Troy, NY for an Acts 29 Regional Meeting. I got to bum a ride with 3 other church planters from Philadelphia. I loved getting to meet up with these men…

You have heard people say, “Love your neighbors and hate your enemies.” But I tell you to love your enemies and pray for anyone who mistreats you. Then you will be acting like your Father in heaven. He makes the…

Part 1After having felt instinctive support for Obama as the first non-white to have been able to run for the Presidency, I have been examining my position more rationally. Fortunately, I have not had to do that earlier, nor indeed…

While I was in Argentina, one of the topics others asked me was about my opinion on American politics and whether I'm republican or democrat. I'm neither. I registered myself as an independent voter. I am not too happy with…