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The New Priesthood

As a theology professor at a protestant institution I've learned the art of self-depreciation. The heritage of the reformation is always suspect of the "priesthood"- questioning anyone who might claim to have the theological corner on matters of God, salvation, or the bible. Especially the…
Jason Lief
March 2, 2013
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Ho…What the…Hey!

I'm a sucker for award shows. Last weekend it was the Grammys; this week it's the Oscars. I can honestly say I watched most of it - from Taylor Swift's over the top opening, to the return of Justin "Suit and Tie" Timberlake, to Jack…
Jason Lief
February 15, 2013
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My Girlfriend Left Me

My TV girlfriend, as my wife refers to her, has left me. Elizabeth Lemon has moved on, leaving me with nothing but syndication. 30 Rock just wrapped up it's seventh season, ending a run of critical success and low ratings. Interestingly, much of the discussion…
Jason Lief
February 2, 2013
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Parenting Shrek Style

We were sitting at the table the other night eating supper when my son blurts out, "My friends and I were talking about sex today." He's eight...third grade. I looked at my wife, then looked at him, and said, "What do you know about sex."…
Jason Lief
January 19, 2013
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Perspective…

I had a great idea for a blog post. I had it written up... I spent time on it...but something went wrong when I pressed the save button. Lost. Gone. The anger welled up inside of me like Bruce or David Banner... take your pick.…
Jason Lief
January 5, 2013
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The Guardians

Two weeks ago I took my kids to see Rise of the Guardians - a story about Jack Frost, Santa, the Tooth Fairy, and the Sandman who are all deputized by the Man in the Moon to watch over the children of the world.  They…
Jason Lief
December 22, 2012
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Believing in Santa

Had an interesting conversation with a friend the other day about his daughter's experience at preschool.  The preschool teacher took it upon herself to tell all the three and four year olds that Santa is not real. His daughter came home very upset - wanting…
Jason Lief
December 8, 2012
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The Day After

Psalm 146 Praise the Lord. I will praise the Lord all my life;    I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.Do not put your trust in princes,    in human beings, who cannot save.When their spirit departs, they return to the ground;    on that very day their plans come to…
Jason Lief
November 10, 2012
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Some nights…

This is it, boys, this is war - what are we waiting for?Why don't we break the rules already?I was never one to believe the hype - save that for the black and whiteI try twice as hard and I'm half as liked, but here…
Jason Lief
October 27, 2012