Author Archives: Tom Long

"Love in the Mortar Joints"

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Tom Long

Millard Fuller wrote a book.  It was short, simple, and enormously profound.  In this book we learn how Fuller gained millions of dollars but was on the brink of losing his wife.  They sold everything and joined a Christian commune.  … Continue reading →

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Bipartisan Bailout

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Tom Long

The first big test for the federal government, now controlled by the Democratic Party, is the economy.  Already on the skids prior to the President’s election, the world economy decelerated rapidly after his election.  Apparently, world markets were not convinced … Continue reading →

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Daschled Against the Rocks

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Tom Long

Our new president has nominated three tax cheats to key posts.  Two of them had the decency to withdraw their nominations.  One of them is now Secretary of the Treasury.  Since when did “change” mean “the same-old same-old”?  Ah, yes, … Continue reading →

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It's a tough "Job"

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Tom Long

Since “the problem of Evil” is such a classic conundrum, few people look beyond that issue when studying the book of Job. However, while reading through Job, I was impressed by a different message. As I read about his legendary … Continue reading →

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A Star Is Born (Two Hundred Years Ago)

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Tom Long

Two hundred years ago today, Felix Mendellsohn was born. Until Wagner’s successful anti-Semitic attack on Jewish composers, Mendellsohn was easily the world’s most popular composer. While I remember reading his biography, what I remember most was putting the Scottish Symphony … Continue reading →

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