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Eleven Years Later: Reflections on 9/11

When I think about it, I can recall every detail of that day. I was in second period AP English, taking a test on a book we had just read. It was my senior year of high school, and of all the things I had on my mind th…
The Death of Osama Bin Laden and the Christian Reaction

[This is reposted as part of our Best-Of Revelife Week. It was originally posted on May 1, 2011.] As I write this the twitterverse, facebook, news stations, and general U.S. public is buzzing about the reported death…
Shane Claiborne: What Happened After 9/11

I thought in the weeks following 9/11 this quote was especially relevant about the world we live in. “I saw a banner hanging next to city hall in downtown Philadelphia that read, “Kill them all, and let God s…
But Your Lives are Never Changed!

“That’s because you don’t preach the Gospel!” This week’s sermon, for 9/11 I might add, was about worship. But, the pastor never mentioned any reason why we should worship. Yes, our hearts a…
Why 9/11 Happened

This weekend, as I'm sure you know, marks the tenth anniversary of the attack on our nation that occurred on September 11, 2001. At our church, we're hosting a service recognizing the first responders in our community -…
Christ and the War on Terror

By Sharon at SheWorships On September 11, 2001 I was a junior in college. My brother had just moved to New York City to begin his freshman year at NYU, and he could see the Twin Towers from his dormitory. That same morni…
Submit Your Posts to Revelife!

Greetings, Revelife! We hope you are all enjoying a restful September, looking forward to all of the wonderful things that Fall and the holidays have in store. We also recognize that there is an anniversary approaching…
Seeking Closure for 9/11

My brothers Travis and Nick have already done a very good job of describing what a Christian reaction to Bin Laden's death looks like -- first, that the death of an unregenerate, hateful man is a thing to be mourned, and…
The Death of Osama Bin Laden and the Christian Reaction

As I write this the twitterverse, facebook, news stations, and general U.S. public is buzzing about the reported death of a well known terrorist named Osama Bin Laden. To many this death means justice is being served,…
A September 11th Plea: Remember in Peace

Dear friends, Today is a tender day for many Americans. Nine years ago this country experienced a tragedy that was near impossible to ignore. Lives were lost, families were split, hearts broken. We know what happened. I…