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John Winthrop's City on a Hill
Public officials such as Presidents Kennedy and Reagan have evoked this metaphor, but what is its deeper meaning? Here's a look into its deeper history and significance.
america's highest aspirations • city on a hill • ask not what your country can do • john winthrop and christian charity • shining city on a hill
Public officials such as Presidents Kennedy and Reagan have evoked this metaphor, but what is its deeper meaning? Here's a look into its deeper history and significance.
america's highest aspirations • city on a hill • ask not what your country can do • john winthrop and christian charity • shining city on a hill
John Winthrop's City on a Hill
Defining the Puritan community, John Winthrop's "City on a Hill" was a call to righteous living based on God's covenant with his "New Israel" in 1630 Massachusetts.
john winthrop's city on a hill • ronald reagan and the city on a hill • puritan living in new england • puritans as the new israel • perseverance of the saints and puritan belief
Defining the Puritan community, John Winthrop's "City on a Hill" was a call to righteous living based on God's covenant with his "New Israel" in 1630 Massachusetts.
john winthrop's city on a hill • ronald reagan and the city on a hill • puritan living in new england • puritans as the new israel • perseverance of the saints and puritan belief
Plymouth, Puritans, Penn, Quakers,
Religious beliefs played a large part in the formation of early colonies in America. Another important belief was representative government.
plymouth • mayflower • puritans • city on a hill • penn
Religious beliefs played a large part in the formation of early colonies in America. Another important belief was representative government.
plymouth • mayflower • puritans • city on a hill • penn
Visit Mount Rushmore and the Scenic Black Hills
The Black Hills not only offers Mount Rushmore, but many other scenic cities with attractions and activities fun for the whole family. Plan ahead for a unique vacation.
mount rushmore • south dakota • black hills • deadwood • custer city
The Black Hills not only offers Mount Rushmore, but many other scenic cities with attractions and activities fun for the whole family. Plan ahead for a unique vacation.
mount rushmore • south dakota • black hills • deadwood • custer city
Torture Does Not Work
"Enhanced interrogation methods" were authorized by U.S. for use on suspected terrorists but experience suggests it delivers low quality information.
torture doesn’t work • does torture work • enhanced interrogation techniques • enhanced interrogation methods • gitmo torture
"Enhanced interrogation methods" were authorized by U.S. for use on suspected terrorists but experience suggests it delivers low quality information.
torture doesn’t work • does torture work • enhanced interrogation techniques • enhanced interrogation methods • gitmo torture
American Unilateralism
President George W. Bush brings a belief in American exceptionalism as he goes to Europe.
george bush • american exceptionalism • manifest destiny
President George W. Bush brings a belief in American exceptionalism as he goes to Europe.
george bush • american exceptionalism • manifest destiny
The Comstock Lode
Gold sent the first prospectors out west, but it was silver that made men rich in Nevada. Silver had such an impact on the state and its economy, that Nevada's nickname is The Silver State. This story is about the largest silver strike, the Comstock Lode.
comstock lode • comstock • o'riley • mclaughlin • nevada
Gold sent the first prospectors out west, but it was silver that made men rich in Nevada. Silver had such an impact on the state and its economy, that Nevada's nickname is The Silver State. This story is about the largest silver strike, the Comstock Lode.
comstock lode • comstock • o'riley • mclaughlin • nevada
2001 Dove Award Winners
The 2001 Dove Award Winners are announced! On this page you can see who was nominated and the winner out of the best of Christian Music.
2001 • dove • awards • winners • nominated
The 2001 Dove Award Winners are announced! On this page you can see who was nominated and the winner out of the best of Christian Music.
2001 • dove • awards • winners • nominated
The Effect of Campaign Issues on Voter Turnout
High voter turnout percentages in U.S. presidential elections since 1960 reflect deep concerns over domestic and foreign policy issues affecting peace and prosperity.
campaign issues and voter turnout • effect of backlash in presidential reelections • voting percentages reflect voter concerns • voting trends as future predictors • interpreting voting trends in presidential electio
High voter turnout percentages in U.S. presidential elections since 1960 reflect deep concerns over domestic and foreign policy issues affecting peace and prosperity.
campaign issues and voter turnout • effect of backlash in presidential reelections • voting percentages reflect voter concerns • voting trends as future predictors • interpreting voting trends in presidential electio
Hill Brings Top Talent To Rutgers
Rutgers looks to return to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1991 with the help of highly regarded recruits.
rutgers coach fred hill recruits • rutgers recruiting mike rosario • corey chandler rutgers recruit • mike rosario commits • scarlet knight basketball recruiting
Rutgers looks to return to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1991 with the help of highly regarded recruits.
rutgers coach fred hill recruits • rutgers recruiting mike rosario • corey chandler rutgers recruit • mike rosario commits • scarlet knight basketball recruiting
Istanbul Odd Facts and Fun Figures
Founded by Constantine the Great and once called Constantinople, this fascinating Turkish city is filled with unusual stories and surprising facts
istanbul • constantinople • turkey • ankara • fez
Founded by Constantine the Great and once called Constantinople, this fascinating Turkish city is filled with unusual stories and surprising facts
istanbul • constantinople • turkey • ankara • fez
Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg is one of the largest cities in Austria and attracts tourists from all over the world.
salzburg • austria • mozart • the sound of music • altstadt
Salzburg is one of the largest cities in Austria and attracts tourists from all over the world.
salzburg • austria • mozart • the sound of music • altstadt
Sight Seeing in Medieval Berne
With architecture and history reaching back to the middle ages, Berne is the place to see the storybook Switzerland of fairy tales and Heidi films.
berne • berne switzerland • sightseeing in berne • switzerland • medieval architecture
With architecture and history reaching back to the middle ages, Berne is the place to see the storybook Switzerland of fairy tales and Heidi films.
berne • berne switzerland • sightseeing in berne • switzerland • medieval architecture
Steyr: Austria's Hidden Cultural Treasure
Combine a castle on a hill with two aquamarine rivers, spires, and a variety of architecture, and the result is the small, fairy tale-like Upper Austrian city of Steyr.
steyr austria • cities in upper austria • things to do in steyr • towns near linz • small austrian cities
Combine a castle on a hill with two aquamarine rivers, spires, and a variety of architecture, and the result is the small, fairy tale-like Upper Austrian city of Steyr.
steyr austria • cities in upper austria • things to do in steyr • towns near linz • small austrian cities
2001 Dove Award Nominees
The following Dove Award Nominees for 2001 are in....Is your pick on this list?
2001 dove awards • 2001 dove nominees • dove • award • 2001
The following Dove Award Nominees for 2001 are in....Is your pick on this list?
2001 dove awards • 2001 dove nominees • dove • award • 2001
Authenticity Not Gravitas
The issue in this election cycle is authenticity not gravitas.
george w. bush • gravitas • authenticity
The issue in this election cycle is authenticity not gravitas.
george w. bush • gravitas • authenticity
Beaches of Vizag
Apt for family beach vacations, Vizag in Andhra Pradesh, India, offers safe, very exotic and friendly environment for both Indian as well as foreign tourists.
the beaches of vizag • beach vacation in vizag • vizag beaches • indian beach vacation • rama krishna beach
Apt for family beach vacations, Vizag in Andhra Pradesh, India, offers safe, very exotic and friendly environment for both Indian as well as foreign tourists.
the beaches of vizag • beach vacation in vizag • vizag beaches • indian beach vacation • rama krishna beach
Big Brother Christianity
The blowup between Jameka and Evel Dick demonstrated what feeds many false perceptions of believers in Jesus in the eyes of many non-believers.
big brother • jameka • amber • evel • dick
The blowup between Jameka and Evel Dick demonstrated what feeds many false perceptions of believers in Jesus in the eyes of many non-believers.
big brother • jameka • amber • evel • dick
Carter in Cuba
Carter's speech in Cuba, while adequate, was a disappointment.
jimmy carter • cuba • speech
Carter's speech in Cuba, while adequate, was a disappointment.
jimmy carter • cuba • speech
Jordan - Dead Sea Kingdom Baptism Place of Jesus
Known as the Hashemite Kingdom, Jordan offers the old and the new with modern cities and historic sites. Jerash is one of the largest and best Roman sites in the world.
jordan • jordan dead sea kingdom • jerash • hashemite kingdom • amman jordan
Known as the Hashemite Kingdom, Jordan offers the old and the new with modern cities and historic sites. Jerash is one of the largest and best Roman sites in the world.
jordan • jordan dead sea kingdom • jerash • hashemite kingdom • amman jordan
Liquid:Tales From the Badlands
Gotee Records and master singer/songwriter/story-teller Liquid bring us "Tales From the Badlands," a project dripping with love, faith, hope and monster skills.
liquid • tales from the badlands • gotee records • when the sun goes down • gangsta
Gotee Records and master singer/songwriter/story-teller Liquid bring us "Tales From the Badlands," a project dripping with love, faith, hope and monster skills.
liquid • tales from the badlands • gotee records • when the sun goes down • gangsta
San Cristóbal de las Casas
San Cristóbal de las Casas is a unique combination of traditional Maya culture, old colonial architecture, awe inspiring natural beauty, and a vibrant artisan community.
san cristobal de las casas • mexico • travel • san cristobal • history
San Cristóbal de las Casas is a unique combination of traditional Maya culture, old colonial architecture, awe inspiring natural beauty, and a vibrant artisan community.
san cristobal de las casas • mexico • travel • san cristobal • history
Top Ten Sights in Prague
Prague is a place with many sights to enjoy. If one is on a short trip to the city some decisions have to be made to enjoy it to the full.
the city of the vltava • prague • frank kafka • scenery • city of the spires
Prague is a place with many sights to enjoy. If one is on a short trip to the city some decisions have to be made to enjoy it to the full.
the city of the vltava • prague • frank kafka • scenery • city of the spires
Why You Should Visit Dunedin
It would be easy to overlook Dunedin, but visitors willing to spend a few days exploring will find a charming city rich in both urban and natural attractions.
dunedin • new zealand • south island new zealand • otago peninsula • gardens new zealand
It would be easy to overlook Dunedin, but visitors willing to spend a few days exploring will find a charming city rich in both urban and natural attractions.
dunedin • new zealand • south island new zealand • otago peninsula • gardens new zealand
Genghis Tron: Board Up The House Album Review
Relapse Records, known for its experimental metal and grindcore bands, scored big with Genghis Tron, whose sophomore is an unrelenting and creative aural assault.
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Relapse Records, known for its experimental metal and grindcore bands, scored big with Genghis Tron, whose sophomore is an unrelenting and creative aural assault.
genghis tron • genghis tron board up the house reviews • board up the house reviews • genghis tron album reviews • genghis tron reviews
Golf With A View in CEBU
Whoever said that the best golf courses in the Philippines are only found in the capital Manila has never been to Cebu. Aside from a majestic landscape, where white sand extends into clear blue horizon, where dark coves stretch for miles and the underwater life teem with fish and corals, Cebu is also home to several excellent championship golf courses.
cebu • cebu city • golf • golfing • philippines
Whoever said that the best golf courses in the Philippines are only found in the capital Manila has never been to Cebu. Aside from a majestic landscape, where white sand extends into clear blue horizon, where dark coves stretch for miles and the underwater life teem with fish and corals, Cebu is also home to several excellent championship golf courses.
cebu • cebu city • golf • golfing • philippines
How Daniel Received Angelic Visitation
Daniel received dire visions about the future that required discernment. His example of prayer and fasting teach how to receive divine revelation and understanding.
prophet daniel • angelic visitation • prophetic visions • fasting and prayer • answered prayer
Daniel received dire visions about the future that required discernment. His example of prayer and fasting teach how to receive divine revelation and understanding.
prophet daniel • angelic visitation • prophetic visions • fasting and prayer • answered prayer
Jonathan Edwards and the Great Awakening
The revivalist message of the 18th century Great Awakening was more about individual awareness of spiritual unworthiness and sin than about an angry God bent on hellfire.
jonathan edwards and the great awakening • new lights in new england • sinners in the hands of an angry god • beliefs of jonathan edwards • great awakening preaching
The revivalist message of the 18th century Great Awakening was more about individual awareness of spiritual unworthiness and sin than about an angry God bent on hellfire.
jonathan edwards and the great awakening • new lights in new england • sinners in the hands of an angry god • beliefs of jonathan edwards • great awakening preaching
Reagan Slips the Surly Bonds
Ronald Reagan, an American hero, slips the surly bonds of earth.
ronald reagan dies
Ronald Reagan, an American hero, slips the surly bonds of earth.
ronald reagan dies
Republican Chumps
Democrats roll Republicans again on the filibuster deal. Why are Democrats so politically relentless and Republicans chumps?
filibuster deal • john mccain
Democrats roll Republicans again on the filibuster deal. Why are Democrats so politically relentless and Republicans chumps?
filibuster deal • john mccain
The Trial of Anne Hutchinson
Anne Hutchinson's emphasis on the covenant of grace threatened the leadership of the Massachusetts Commonwealth as it attempted to organize the colony.
trial of anne hutchinson • covenant of grace • covenant of works • beliefs of anne hutchinson • puritan new england in the 1630s
Anne Hutchinson's emphasis on the covenant of grace threatened the leadership of the Massachusetts Commonwealth as it attempted to organize the colony.
trial of anne hutchinson • covenant of grace • covenant of works • beliefs of anne hutchinson • puritan new england in the 1630s
Understanding Bush
People have to learn how to listen to Bush's rhetoric. The recent Bush press conference provides an example how the press cannot quite understand Bush.
bush • press conference
People have to learn how to listen to Bush's rhetoric. The recent Bush press conference provides an example how the press cannot quite understand Bush.
bush • press conference
Bellingham History Precedes a City of Rich Cultural Heritage
Bellingham is a beautiful Northwest Washington State city. Its colorful history set the scene for a prominent cultural environment that still exists today.
bellingham • washington • francisco eliza • captain george vancouver • george whidbey
Bellingham is a beautiful Northwest Washington State city. Its colorful history set the scene for a prominent cultural environment that still exists today.
bellingham • washington • francisco eliza • captain george vancouver • george whidbey
The City of Ten Gates
One afternoon as I was walking through the woods, I came upon an old man sitting on a stone. Seemingly in a state of meditation, I ventured not to greet him, but as I approached closer to his aura, he invited me to sit and rest. We broke bread together after which time he related to me this story...
allegory • story • freedom
One afternoon as I was walking through the woods, I came upon an old man sitting on a stone. Seemingly in a state of meditation, I ventured not to greet him, but as I approached closer to his aura, he invited me to sit and rest. We broke bread together after which time he related to me this story...
allegory • story • freedom
The City of Ten Gates
One afternoon as I was walking alone, I came upon an old man sitting on a stone. Seemingly in a state of meditation, I ventured not to greet him, but as I approached closer . . .
nehemiah • bible • oldtestament • walls • gates
One afternoon as I was walking alone, I came upon an old man sitting on a stone. Seemingly in a state of meditation, I ventured not to greet him, but as I approached closer . . .
nehemiah • bible • oldtestament • walls • gates
1st Anniversary of Christian Rock
Here are some reflections on the past year of Christian Rock hunting. One reader asked my for my philosophy on Christian Rock, so I'm going to give it a shot here.
christian • rock • music • veggie tales • choir
Here are some reflections on the past year of Christian Rock hunting. One reader asked my for my philosophy on Christian Rock, so I'm going to give it a shot here.
christian • rock • music • veggie tales • choir
Have you been to Valinor lately?
An examination of the deeper Valinorean mythology which pervaded Tolkien's works. Why do so many critics miss the connections? What was Tolkien really trying to do, if not to convey some deeper meaning or to preserve some ancient storyline?
valinor • tom shippey • the lord of the rings • smith of wootton major • the adventures of tom bombadil
An examination of the deeper Valinorean mythology which pervaded Tolkien's works. Why do so many critics miss the connections? What was Tolkien really trying to do, if not to convey some deeper meaning or to preserve some ancient storyline?
valinor • tom shippey • the lord of the rings • smith of wootton major • the adventures of tom bombadil
MTV Tuesday Nights-- The Hills and The City
MTV moved both The Hills and The City to Tuesday nights, which leaves plenty of room for comparison. Viewers pick your favorites, and let the drama begin.
the hills • audrina • the city • whitney port • kristen cavalliri
MTV moved both The Hills and The City to Tuesday nights, which leaves plenty of room for comparison. Viewers pick your favorites, and let the drama begin.
the hills • audrina • the city • whitney port • kristen cavalliri
Moving Sale: Magic Rings and Other Trinkets Half Off
The Elves of Middle-earth had many regrets. But were they simply being materialistic when they grieved for lost treasures, or was there something more?
elves • eregion • aman • gandalf • frodo
The Elves of Middle-earth had many regrets. But were they simply being materialistic when they grieved for lost treasures, or was there something more?
elves • eregion • aman • gandalf • frodo
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