Note: This article is an excerpt reprinted with permission of the publisher from Simple Living in History: Pioneers of the Deep Future, a collection of essays profiling key historical figures whose lives served as examples of living simply. Bible references are to the New International Version (NIV) -- Ed. A clear theme throughout Jesus’ ministry was the conflict between … [Read more...]
Breathing life back into the Christmas story
We've all heard the story of the birth of Jesus so many times by now that it's hard for anyone but a Sunday school teacher to pay attention to the details. The baby Jesus. Asleep in a manger in Bethlehem. Sought out by Wise Men following a star and of course, by certain poor shepherds in fields where they lay. Born of Virgin Mary who had to flee in the night with Joseph from … [Read more...]
Get apocalyptic: Why radical is the new normal
Feeling anxious about life in a broken-down society on a stressed-out planet? That’s hardly surprising: Life as we know it is almost over. While the dominant culture encourages dysfunctional denial—pop a pill, go shopping, find your bliss—there’s a more sensible approach: Accept the anxiety, embrace the deeper anguish—and then get apocalyptic. We are staring down multiple … [Read more...]
Reading the runes of my post-money future
Friday night, while strolling downtown after dinner, my wife and I came upon a young man seated on a Mexican blanket on the sidewalk offering instant readings into the future. I would've kept walking, as it was hot and sticky and I wanted to stroll off a full belly. But Lindsay, a fan of astrology and street entertainment, pulled quickly aside and engaged the busker. Runey … [Read more...]
Michael Ruppert: To protect and serve
It is said that the Lord works in mysterious ways. That in loss and failure we find our greatest blessings, if only we look. If only we press on. Substitute the word spirit for Lord, if you prefer. The idea is the same. That sometimes when we feel we've lost the most, we've only just begun to discover the best in ourselves. To meet our purpose. The deciding moment This … [Read more...]