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The Thing I Really Fear – and It’s Not Named Donald or Hilary
There’s something wrong with me. If you know me, you’ve probably started a list (comment below with your add-ons), but one thing I’ll admit that’s wrong with me is that I fear the wrong things. Well, at least if I’m to identify as an evangelical Christian in America. Specifically, I’m not afraid of who will …[ read more ]
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Are You Tuned into the Main Event?
Humans – we’re always more fascinated with the sideshow than we are with the main event, aren’t we? There are majestic elephants in the center ring? Ho-hum, we’ve seen elephants before. Old news, baby. We’re dashing down the curtained alley for a glimpse at the bearded lady. The weird and wild feed our ravenous appetite …[ read more ]
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Chasing the Wrong Goose
Sometimes I am all wet. I’ve always been skittish around boats and water. I’m not a confident swimmer so that contributes to my nerves. I’ve also always felt awkward and clumsy unlike more graceful, petite friends, so the resulting self-consciousness makes me a serious water hazard. You’ve seen me, or someone like me, trying to …[ read more ]
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God and Simon Cowell – Coming Judgment
“Don’t judge me, man.” Remember that line from the sixties? I was born at the start of said decade that issued in this age where Americans celebrate their aversion to being judged. Now, it’s one thing to eschew unfair judgments. It’s quite another thing to throw off the idea of being judged by any standard …[ read more ]