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A Divided House Will Not Stand

More than 15 years ago I was part of a mission team that traveled to Vermont. We did the original grunt work—such as ripping out old soffit and plaster—on a building that years later became a combination retreat center and missionary housing. One thing I’ve never forgotten was a comment made by the pastor who…
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Mea Culpa: The Way to “Man Up”

Second of two parts By Ken Walker- When President Obama offered his “mea culpa” for people losing insurance coverage amid health care reform, it didn’t necessarily make the situation any better. Indeed, as I predicted, his comments were immediately interpreted, parsed, and picked apart for their supposed insincerity. Still, none of this changes the fact…
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Mea Culpa: Admitting Error Is Good

First of two parts By Ken Walker- I saw President Obama’s apology about Americans losing health insurance on the NBC Evening News before reading about it. Immediately, I envisioned a cacophony of criticism in coming days and weeks. Granted, a litany of problems that have greeted the federal government’s dysfunctional healthcare.gov web site. Even if…
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