Monthly Archives: September 2008

Dave Ramsey’s 3 Step Solution to Fix the Economy

Posted on September 30, 2008 by rbirkey

Dave Ramsey, well-known author, speaker and financial advisor, has posted a web page (http://snipurl.com/3z58c) that presents his 3-Step Plan to “Change the Nation’s Future.” The page includes a downloadable PDF file called the Common Sense Fix which outlines Dave’s recommendations … Continue reading →

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Embarrassing Christians

Posted on September 18, 2008 by rbirkey

Sometimes I am soooooo embarrassed by others who profess to be Christians, and then do crazy and ridiculous and insensitive and not-classy things… uuugh! And they are serious! Is this realy the best way to introduce Jesus as a friend? … Continue reading →

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9/11

Posted on September 14, 2008 by rbirkey

We just passed the 7th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks this past week. I had a few thoughts to share as I have reflected on that day and the changes in the years since then. The world changed … Continue reading →

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3 Years Ago Today

Posted on September 14, 2008 by rbirkey

3 years ago today, I lost one of my best friends. His name was Steve Meyer and he was the Republican Committeeman for Oak Park Township. I was joking with Steve’s father this morning at church, that Steve probably has … Continue reading →

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What is the “Faith” of Barack Obama?

Posted on September 8, 2008 by rbirkey

I recently finished reading The Faith of Barack Obama by Stephen Mansfield [Thomas Nelson, publisher]. I agree with Mansfield’s introductory book premise that understanding a man’s religious vision and personal faith will illuminate how he will lead. To Mansfield, Barack’s … Continue reading →

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