"You only have what you give. It's by spending yourself that you become rich.” - Isabel Allende This Thursday we celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States, and I know that other countries celebrate a day of thanksgiving at various times throughout the year. Thanksgiving Day in the United States is a day to be thankful … Continue reading A Thanksgiving Reminder: Give, Be Present, Love Deeply
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The Questions We Don’t Ask – And Why They Matter, Part 4
This week’s question was difficult to answer because I don’t think there’s an easy response: How do you determine what is right and good in a moral sense? To what degree do you depend on sacred texts or clerics? The question is a heavy one, and I know most people will say they base their … Continue reading The Questions We Don’t Ask – And Why They Matter, Part 4
The Questions We Don’t Ask – And Why They Matter, Part 3
In my ongoing series about The Questions We Don’t Ask – And Why They Matter, I decided to answer this question: If you conclude that the afterlife you believe in isn’t real, how would you alter the way you live? I have to admit this particular question caused me some trouble because of my Christian … Continue reading The Questions We Don’t Ask – And Why They Matter, Part 3
When Politicians Use Christianity as a Prop
There is a lot going on in the U.S., and now in the Middle East with the conflict there, which seems to be expanding, especially after today’s attacks. Carl Von Clausewitz, a Prussian general and military theorist, said that "war is a continuation of politics by other means.” That is exactly what is happening in … Continue reading When Politicians Use Christianity as a Prop
When the Church Sues Itself
I’ve been debating for a few days whether to comment on a news article I read in Christianity Today about church members suing a megachurch in Houston. Every time I read something unethical or immoral involving the Church, my blood boils a little. Most of the time, I keep my thoughts to myself, unless something … Continue reading When the Church Sues Itself
Religious Freedom?
While recovering from the flu, I read an online article since I was too tired to actually sit and read a book or The Economist. The title of the article is "Evangelicals Divided as Sharia Courts Expand in the Philippines," and you can read it in Christianity Today if you are interested. Here is the link. According to … Continue reading Religious Freedom?
Resting, Reflecting, and Reconnecting
We had a couple of wonderful weekends, enjoying the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame museum in Cleveland, Ohio, and celebrating El Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Madison, Wisconsin, with our friend Rebecca. This introvert is going to take it easy for the next couple of days and focus on catching … Continue reading Resting, Reflecting, and Reconnecting
Old Mistakes, New Agendas: The Futility of Censorship and Control
The human race is pretty amazing with its ability to endure difficulties and struggles. History shows that resiliency (the ability to meet, learn from, and not be crushed by the challenges and stresses of life.1 ) is deeply ingrained in our DNA. But sometimes, I wonder why we tend to repeat past mistakes. It’s as if, somehow, our brains … Continue reading Old Mistakes, New Agendas: The Futility of Censorship and Control
Book Review: The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory
"The Kingdom, The Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism" by journalist and Christian Tim Alberta was a very interesting read. I still believe that to really understand the problem with evangelicals in the United States, the book "The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind" by Dr. Mark Noll is a better … Continue reading Book Review: The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory
The Elements of Prayer
This morning, I was reading from “The New City Catechism Devotional” and the question, “What is Prayer?" The answer and description provided in the devotional are excellent, especially the illustration about the four elements (Confession, Petition, Praise, and Thanks) that can be used when we pray. The illustration was written by Pastor John Piper, and … Continue reading The Elements of Prayer
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