Does anyone else feel really let down by all the revelations about our old hero, Bill Cosby? Wow; seems surreal… But actually, it reinforces a point that I have often preached, but apparently not heeded. Heros aren’t those people… They aren’t! End of Story! So you may ask, “What do you mean ‘those people?’” Well,Continue reading “Another “Hero” Falls?”
Category Archives: Politics
Pray for our “House Divided”
Abraham Lincoln’s House Divided Speech, arguably one of his three most memorable and often quoted speeches, was given on June 16, 1858 at the then Illinois State Capitol, Springfield, upon accepting the Illinois Republican Party’s nomination as that state’s United States senator. It was the launching point for his unsuccessful campaign for the Senate seat held by Stephen A. Douglas. Because ofContinue reading “Pray for our “House Divided””
Love wins…today…
I’ve seen it said today that while the decision of the Supreme Court is all well and good, there will be blowback and future fights…. Well, there always are. In 1st Corinthians 15:32 we are reminded of this: “If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts, what advantage it me, if theContinue reading “Love wins…today…”
In Memoriam
And the rain falls like tears when the heavens can no longer take the pain. In quiet pools we reflect on those who have not died in vain.
I knew him… he was a boy…
Recently, I was at a Cincinnati Reds game on a Friday evening. It was a very nice night for a game and we had those special tickets that come with the food and beverage and that special inside area. You know, the ones where you may not see too much of the game, but you will eat andContinue reading “I knew him… he was a boy…”
“We Believe in One God…” Really?
RANT WARNING: I’m beginning to believe I’ve lived some sort of sheltered existence… In these past few months I have learned more about the multitude of ways that we Christian can quibble with one another than I have in the entire rest of my life leading up to this time. Perhaps because I’ve spent most ofContinue reading ““We Believe in One God…” Really?”
OK — so where do we start?
How about here: “Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose,” (Phil. 2:2). The greatest single threat to Christian unity is apostasy, or losing sight of the simple truth. We spend far too much time and energy on things that are not essentialContinue reading “OK — so where do we start?”
The General George Patton, Jr. Method
So, another terrible, horrible, no good, very bad bay week in the world of geopolitics… Once again, the divide between world-views is starkly illustrated in the acts of a few religious zealots. In a world where it is a stated objective of some to martyr themselves for their faith, a General George Patton, Jr. quoteContinue reading “The General George Patton, Jr. Method”
Forgive; don’t forget
Almost bedtime on the eve of the last day of the year. Yes, in a little less than a day, we’ll begin another year… 2014 showed me that life is so much more than something that just happens to us. So, I want to start 2015 clean and clear. The Buddha once said, “Holding onContinue reading “Forgive; don’t forget”
Elizabeth Warren — The Democratic Party’s Ross Perot of 2016?
Love Elizabeth Warren or hate her…not the point. If Elizabeth Warren enters into the race to become the Presidential nominee of the Democratic Party against Hilary Clinton, it will hand an otherwise relatively safe victory for the Democratic Party in 2016 squarely into the hands of the Republican Party. Given the ham-handed behavior of theContinue reading “Elizabeth Warren — The Democratic Party’s Ross Perot of 2016?”
Why Eye Write 