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William Gibson

Losing his leg didn't stop this inspiring Marine from doing his duty or achieving his dream.

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Comrades in Arms

Kneeling in an empty parking lot in Vietnam, a group of white-robed strangers surrounded me with hope.

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'Children of Men'

Winner! Judges' Award for Best Spiritual Film of 2006

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'Flags of Our Fathers' & the Way We War

Clint Eastwood grapples with courage and myth making in this movie about the famous WWII photo and the bloody truth behind it.

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Yoga Trend Catching on With Soldiers

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Patriot, Soldier, Chaplain--Spy?

James Yee realized his dream when he became a U. S. Army Muslim chaplain, but his nightmare began soon after.

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A Christian Defense of the War
in Iraq

Removing a dictator, introducing democracy, staying the course in difficult times--it's right, noble, and it's just.

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Inspiring Others By Being Himself

Cpl. Jason Dunham's short life was filled with simple acts of selflessness but ended with him making the ultimate sacrifice.

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Swami Uptown Archive: August 2004

Jesse Kornbluth's daily weblog on religion, spirituality, and politics.

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Swami Uptown Archive: January 2005

Jesse Kornbluth's daily weblog on religion, spirituality, and politics.

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