Halloween wasn’t even over when I received my first “Countdown to Black Friday” notice from all manner of insidious sources. Since I hide my darker side from public view fairly well, you might think I’m a pretty nice person, but I confess to a flood of peeved thoughts, none of which involved anything that would …
Patriotism Mixed with Christianity Lite
“I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people.” (Jude 1:3-4) Syncretism: “The blending of different religious beliefs and practices, often resulting in a new or modified religion.” If you’ve been following the Lord as I have, you’ve no doubt seen …
Get a Hold of Yourself! (Part 2 of 2)
“Act ahead of your feelings and trust that one day your feelings will match your convictions.” Henri Nouwen Last time we talked about the importance of taking control of our souls and our bodies in these present tumultuous and tantalizing times. Two passages, one from Jesus and another from Paul reinforce our need to get …
Get a Hold of Yourself! (Part 1 of 2)
I’ve been quite concerned (more accurately put, frustrated) about the state of the world in general, our country in particular, and even more so about some versions of the Church. I’ve been talking to the Lord about it, and he agrees with me that amidst all its good, the world has more than its quota …
Assassinations on the Rise
“Do you rulers indeed speak justly? Do you judge people with equity? No, in your heart you devise injustice, and your hands mete out violence on the earth.” (Psalm 58:1-2) To date, the Trump administration has unleashed at least 17 strikes against boats suspected of transporting drugs, killing more than 70 people. They claim the …
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