The Rooftop Blog- The 2019 state of the union: a Trump triumph February 9, 2019As you may recall if you’ve followed my social media accounts, I have never been a supporter of Donald Trump. He has behaved badly throughout his life and he’s been consistent to that standard in his personal behavior as President. … Continue reading →
- An Inheritance for Christmas Future December 4, 2018This was prepared for a 2018 family devotional collection on the theme of Christmas past, present, and future. The observance of Christmas in Dickens story is the tableau upon which is built a morality play on the consequences of goodness … Continue reading →
- Values are the foundation of brands that have enduring success November 12, 2018A genuine brand is the public replica of private values. As individuals we learn to trust others when the fundamental values we hold sync with theirs. But when that trust breaks down, we question, and often limit, the relationship. Similarly, … Continue reading →
- The value of a strong master brand in the digital age November 11, 2018Creating and presenting a strong brand is all about establishing value.This is especially true if you are selling direct to consumers. If you have been dealing primarily with distributors or retailers, your brand is important–but to a lesser degree. As … Continue reading →
- The 7 C’s of Successful Communication October 29, 2018Communicating is simple. Right? Well, moving your lips may be easy, but effective communication can be mind-numbingly difficult. Even in friendships and marriages. Tough to get it right politics and religion. And yes, the right communication mix and messages are … Continue reading →
- Why worthy charities frequently stumble and fall October 26, 2018A group of our friends led a wonderful start-up that was trying to bring new perspectives to the environmental cause and reach faith-based constituencies who were not traditional supporters of these concerns. They had the plan worked out on paper, … Continue reading →
- Building Organizational Trust in an Age of Cynicism October 26, 2018In times of change, the last thing you need to experience—as an employee, a colleague, a corporate leader, or a customer—is the discovery that trust has been violated. Does any of this sound familiar? A person, group or organization has … Continue reading →
- Six New Business Trends October 25, 2018It’s always good sport to observe and predict trends in business and culture, and then look back in a year and two to see how it went! Here are 6 trends I’ve been reading about: 1. Millennials welcome Generation Z … Continue reading →
- Every day is a Day. March 7 is Mariah’s birthday! March 7, 2018Wednesday, March 7, 2018 Today is… Mariah Jewell’s birthday. It’s a national celebration! Or should be! Happy birthday Mariah, firstborn, beautiful and kind, bright and witty. Today in history In addition to Mariah’s birth in Evansville, Indiana, on this day … Continue reading →
- Every day is a Day. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day. March 7, 2018Tuesday, March 6, 2018 Today is… National Oreo Cookie Day. the Oreo cookie has become the best-selling cookie in the United States. The National Biscuit Company (today known as Nabisco) first developed and produced the “Oreo Biscuit” in 1912 at … Continue reading →
- The 2019 state of the union: a Trump triumph February 9, 2019
Tag Archives: international
Arab Spring: Where will the air of freedom be breathed next?
The most nervous people in the Middle East today are the despotic leaders of Arab countries and those in their inner circle. Citizenry that we heretofore have never from are now joining protests in the streets of some of the … Continue reading
Posted in History, Islam, Jim Jewell, Politics, Virtue, War and Peace
Tagged Arab spring, Bahrain, democratic freedoms, Egypt, Freedom XIV by Khalil Gibran, Gaza, international, Islam, Libya, politics, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen
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Tunisia, Egypt: Who’s next?
The unrest in Egypt is far from over, but opinion-makers are already predicting what happens next. The spirit of revolt in the Arab world, which began with the Tunisian riots, may yet bring about the end of the Mubarak regime … Continue reading
Posted in International aid, Jim Jewell, War and Peace
Tagged Egypt, international, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, politics, regime change, Syria, Tunisia, war and peace
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99 percent of Southern Sudanese vote to leave Sudan
With the eyes of the world on Egypt and the Arab world, the citizens of Southern Sudan have voted overwhelming to secede from the north. After two decade of warfare that has claimed some two million lives, 99 percent of … Continue reading
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Tagged international, politics, war and peace
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Freedom’s Ferment: Protests against oppression and corruption spread in Arab world. Echoes of Bush’s Second Inaugural Address
The genesis and success of the Jasmine revolution in Tunisia can be found in an ancient and dreadful form of protest—self immolation, and in the relatively secure means of modern protest—Facebook. These very different means of expression led to the … Continue reading
Posted in American History, History, Jim Jewell, Politics, Speeches, War and Peace
Tagged Arab protests, democracy, freedom, George W. Bush, international, speeches, war and peace
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Democracy in Africa; hope for independence in Southern Sudan vote
Jubilation in southern Sudan as a vote for independence begins. It’s easy to look beyond Africa’s news, but it is worthwhile to point to a good moment in the often troubled nation of Sudan. The northern mostly Muslim part of … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Human rights, International aid, Jim Jewell, War and Peace
Tagged Christianity, human rights, international, Sudan
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With Water the New Oil in the Middle East, Israel Searches for Water Solutions
The Middle East, known for its hot, dry, nearly rainless climate, is dealing with a population surge—particularly in Israel—that is draining its few water resources. The two main sources of water in the region are the Jordan River Basin, which … Continue reading
50 Million Christians–In India
Key Christian leaders in India are reaching their nation, according to the Billion Soul network. In the last 30 years, the Christian population has swelled from less than 24 million to almost 50 million people, at a rate of almost … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, evangelism, India, international, theology
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Global Conference for Unreached People Groups to Feature J. Hudson Taylor IV, Philip Jenkins
The Finish Line Conference at Church of God HQ, Oct. 27-28 ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 15, 2009–J. Hudson Taylor IV, great grandson and namesake of the pioneering missionary to China, will head an impressive list of speakers at The Finish Line, … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, church planting, evangelical leaders, evangelism, international, theology
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Olympics One Year Out: More on Pressuring China
More, in the Washington Post, on efforts to pressure China as the Beijing Olympics create a world stage.
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Tagged China, international, international aid, news media, Olympics
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Calling for an Evangelical Voice at Beijing Olympics
The Beijing Olympics may provide a prime target for protest for evangelical Christians, according to the International Herald Tribune. Three issues should be high on the Christian grievance agenda when athletes gather in a revitalized and polished Beijing in 2008. … Continue reading
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Tagged China, Christianity, evangelism, international, Olympics
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