Tag Archives: sin

God Bless America: Weight and Light

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Addie Zierman

God Bless America: A song-turned-slogan, sometimes performed at sporting events; an attitude; an expectation. In China, I learned that you can be homesick for a country. That in addition to missing family and friends, you can miss landscapes. Air. Earth. I … Continue reading →

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Prayer Request

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Addie Zierman

Prayer Request: A need or situation brought to the attention of a group of Christians so that they may pray for God’s intervention. I am an expert at making it sound spiritual. I have learned to wield words, to stack … Continue reading →

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Safe for the Whole Family

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Addie Zierman

Safe for the Whole Family: A popular slogan for Christian radio stations who filter out questionable content to guarantee a safe and sanitized environment. (This is arguably the main impetus behind much of “evangelical subculture”: creating a safe place, protected … Continue reading →

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