[N]ever be conceited. With respect to our attitude toward our enemies, this means first, remember that you were God’s enemy and that, without having earned it or being worthy of it, you were met with mercy. It means second, remember that God hung on the cross for your enemy too, and love God and God…

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As we enter a new year, a step back from the daily headlines to my list of the top ten news stories of 2006. 1. Iraq. In the fourth year of war, Iraq continued to spiral downward into daily sectarian violence, culminating this past weekend with the execution of Saddam Hussein and the 3,000th American…

People often ask me what I’m reading. This year, I read a lot of books on politics—and was impressed by a number of important books such as State of Denial, The Looming Tower, and The Audacity of Hope. But my favorite books of 2006 mostly go beyond the bestseller list and include: The Last Week…

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