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By David Wilson September 2007

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The moderator and the opposite of fear

By David Wilson July 2007

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Evangelicals could be good eco-allies

By David Wilson June 2007

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New ministers need nurturing congregations

By David Wilson May 2007

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Why our pages are whiter and our operation greener

By David Wilson April 2007

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For some, virtual communities are just as good as the real thing

By David Wilson March 2007

Observations

Alcohol at church

the first step is admitting we have a problem
By David Wilson February 2007

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Funny? Ticket to hell?

Whatever you think of the Emerging Spirit campaign, it's generating some badly needed buzz
By David Wilson January 2007

Observations

Uncle Elmer's enduring lesson of joy

By David Wilson December 2006

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Now that we're on the subject of apologies...

By David Wilson November 2006

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New church music fills a niche, but its staying power is less certain

By David Wilson October 2006

Observations

One thing is certain about change: it will happen

By David Wilson September 2006

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