Category: General
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Kruse Kronicle Turns 10
Ten years ago, I wrote my first Kruse Kronicle post. Posts have been scarcer in recent weeks than ever during my blogging history. I hope to remedy that by the end of the summer. I hope to return to some extended book reviews and more original posts, in addition to my occasional commentary on articles…
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Family Civil War Letter 150 Years Later
My 2nd Great Grandfather was William Cotton Holmes (1837-1932). He signed up with Union forces in 1862 and served until the end of the war in 1865. Late in 1862, he was stationed in Washington, DC, where he remained for the rest of the war. His brother Horace Holmes (1840-1864) (pictured) also served in the…
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The Digital Story of the Nativity
This thing is now two years old. I still love it.
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6 Pieces of Folksy Wisdom That Are Actually True
Mental Floss: 6 Pieces of Folksy Wisdom That Are Actually True The holidays are here again. That means family, and family means listening to insane, ill-informed debates over every subject imaginable. But just because your relatives are old and probably a little crazy doesn’t mean everything they say is nonsense. When it comes to some…
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Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 Proclamation Declaring Thanksgiving a National Holiday
October 3, 1863 By the President of the United States A Proclamation The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been…
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Kruse Kronicle on Kindle
For Kindle readers, I have just arranged to have the Kruse Kronicle auto-delivered wirelessly to your Kindle. It will update throughout the day. The price is $0.99 a month. You can learn more about it at Amazon: Kruse Kronicle [Kindle Edition]
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Kruse Kronicle Turns 7
Today marks the seventh anniversary of the Kruse Kronicle. I have some changes coming to the Kruse Kronicle later this year. Stay tuned. But for now, thank you to my readers. My only regret is that I haven't been able to devote more time to the blog lately. I expect that to change in a…
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Center for Christian Business Ethics Today Conference
On June 1-2, I'll be a co-presenter for a workshop at the Center for Christian Business Ethics Today Conference in Philadelphia. John Knapp is leading a session based on his book How the Church Fails Businesspeople (and what can be done about it.) I'll be his sidekick. You can see the conference brochure here. Based…
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The Kronicler in Lebanon and Egypt
This post lets you know that blogging will be light this week and next. The Kronicler has left the country. I arrived in Beirut yesterday. I will be in Lebanon until the weekend and in Cairo next week. I’m with Amgad Beblawi from the PCUSA, Office for the Middle East, Europe, and Central Asia. Tomorrow…