My two biggest worries, in order of concern: Another Trump presidency If he loses, the violence that may very well ensue from his unhinged supporters (Not all who vote for him are “unhinged.” But the number who are, carry weapons, and wouldn’t require more than the slightest nudge to use them against their political rivals.) …
What Should We Do? (Part 1)
Whose Reward Do You Want?
“I said I would reward you handsomely, but the Lord has kept you from being rewarded.” (Numbers 24:11) Wait. Doesn’t the Lord want to reward us? Why would he keep us from being rewarded? The question is what kind of reward are we talking about and who is the source of it? Balaam’s story is …
Contemptible Communication
“Carelessly call a brother ‘idiot!’ and you just might find yourself hauled into court. Thoughtlessly yell ‘stupid!’ at a sister and you are on the brink of hellfire. The simple moral fact is that words kill.” (Matthew 5:22 // The Message Bible) You’re nothing to me! You are worthless and beneath my consideration! This is …
Love My Enemies. Any Way I Can Get Out of That?
If I could I’d invent a loophole to get me off the hook of loving my enemies, believe me I would––maybe something along the lines of pleading insanity. I’ve made a few failed attempts at the “unrealistic-for-postmodern-times” excuse for not following him in enemy-love. If nothing else, I could hide behind the popular alibi that …
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