Tagged: Bible

My beliefs have become a problem. Not for me, but apparently for others. It’s not even the nature of my beliefs that is at issue. It’s the idea that I have them. “Beliefs are the problem,” she said. “Whose beliefs?” I asked. “Anyone’s. I mean, evangelicals are the worst but really anyone who has set …[ read more ]

These days, someone is always telling us a story. From politicians to preachers to people in our lives, stories abound. Reporters, advertisers, Fortune 500 companies, non-profits seeking donations, the teenager hiding a secret, the neighbor inching his fence onto our land, the spouse covering her own fears and failing – all crafting stories they’d prefer …[ read more ]

All the best illusionists know it’s vital to divert the crowd’s attention – to distract, disconcert, obfuscate, lead astray. When attempting to determine a magician’s trick, the real trick is not to look where he is directing your attention. All grifters, cons, scammers, and frauds work on a similar platform. Flash engaging smile at the …[ read more ]

I was speaking with a woman in the fitness room about a weight loss/exercise plan she’d decided to follow. “I heard about it last year and it seemed very effective so I decided to do it. I went right out and bought the book.” She remarked. “That’s great. How’s it going?” “Well, so far, not …[ read more ]