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The Book Thief & The Arena of Ideas

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Chip Murray

The powerful life-altering essence of the movie The Book Thief is found in the scene where Max asks Liesel to describe the world outside of his hiding place in the basement of Hans and Rosa Hubermann during Hitler’s rule. After … Continue reading →

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The Problem with “Truth”

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Chip Murray

Eleison Comments“And be not afraid of them that kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” ~ Jesus Christ, Mt. 10.28 “Do … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Morning Tune-up, July 15th 2012 Edition

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Chip Murray

  Noun 1. demoralization – destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy demoralization degradation, debasement – changing to a lower state (a less respected state)   2. demoralization – a state of disorder and confusion; “his inconsistency resulted … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning Tune-up, July 8th 2012 Edition

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Chip Murray

I found myself caught between two opposing views this past week. The one view is of a Republic already dead with no recourse at this point other than an actual “junta” to wrest control back from the usurpers. The other … Continue reading →

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Scaling “The Wall” with Tyler & Roger!

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Chip Murray

I needed to thank Roger Waters for the greatest night I have had in many, many years. Last night was pure magic and light from the angel on the subway to the first musical notes and pyro-bursts that pierced the … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Morning Tune-up, Easter 2012 Edition!

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Chip Murray

Have you ever had the experience of waking up from a sleep so deep that it actually took you a few moments to get your bearings…like remembering not only where you were, but who you were? I’ve just finished the … Continue reading →

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A Shot of Truth!

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Chip Murray

I realize now that perhaps my greatest blessing in life is the fact that I did not attend college! I am able to say that with conviction now for two simple reasons. 1– Seeing is believing! 2– I would have been … Continue reading →

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True North!

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Chip Murray

True north (geodetic north) is the direction along the earth’s surface towards the geographic North Pole. True north…It’s only two words. But if you’re a hiker lost in the middle of the Adirondacks, it’s the two words that could save … Continue reading →

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