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With Super Tuesday already behind us but many more miles still ahead for this year’s primary elections, this week’s article, The Political Captivity of the Faithful, by Nathan Hatch is worth our consideration. It is a good reminder to remember in whom we have our identity which is not our political party affiliation. What influences are controlling your choices–your political party or your theology? As believers we are the body of Christ, the radiant bride, the church. Enjoy!

There are a couple of reasons that motivated me to select this article from the Atlantic. First, it is one of the conversations in culture right now because of the movie, and second, Mr. Rogers was quite counter-cultural (in good ways.) He often manifested a kind of extreme but confident type of kindness. It was a kindness that shaped a  beautiful life.

Today we celebrate the birth of our Savior. As you gather with family, friends, or even if you find yourself on your own this Christmas, take heart and be filled with great joy, a joy that is big enough for all of mankind. The joy that comes from knowing Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior is unlike any other joy and is a greater gift than anything under your tree.

Our workplace is a great starting point to think about how we might be salt and light. Everyone’s work demands are different and so then is the use of our technology, which is why when I came across this list I thought there might be one or two tips on this list that could help our engagement.

For many the unofficial start of summer has begun with another school year completed and the Memorial Day Weekend in the books. As you enjoy a slower pace and perhaps some vacation, have you thought about what you want to read? These warmer days often provide greater margins for stealing away time that could be spent with a good book

There is an aspect to The Collaborative that is about inspiration and stories can be one way to accomplish this. While more of glimpse than a story, today’s blog is a spotlight on someone local and even though we probably are not in his industry there is plenty of inspiration here for all of us.

This week is filled with various church services moving us towards the culmination of Easter, which will be celebrated this Sunday. And celebrate we should because without the resurrection it is game over—no redemption, no salvation, no hope.

Given the massive amount of time we spend on work, it should not be surprising that this is a major source of frustration for us. Business deals gone awry, difficult co-workers, intense travel schedules, the economic realities of our business choices, the slow pace of progress or no progress, the disappointment that accompanies poor job satisfaction, and there are many more stressors that could be added to this list. Any one of these frustrations alone could cause us to cry out to God, Why have you forgotten me? Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? (Ps. 42:11, ESV)

The job shaming of actor Geoffry Owens (known primarily from The Cosby Show) last week should cause all of us to pause. In case you missed it, let me catch you up on pop news. Geoffry Owens, like many actors, is a part of an industry that is not known for steady work. Geoffry took a job at Trader Joe’s to remain flexible for auditions and still provide income to support his family.

Strange how it keeps happening, how the greatest works of Chinese art keep getting brazenly stolen from museums around the world. Is it a conspiracy? Vengeance for treasures plundered years ago? We sent Alex W. Palmer to investigate the trail of theft and the stunning rumor: Is the Chinese government behind one of the boldest art-crime waves in history?