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If You Can Keep Your Head When All About You . . .
Fear talk rules the day. I’m not afraid right now but that’s because I feel safe. I know where all my loved ones are and my little town isn’t likely to appear on a prime target list. So, it’s easy for me to write brave words. This is true. What’s also true is that I …[ read more ]
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I Want People to Stop Yelling at Me
Passion inspires me. I respect passion. I find it contagious. I’m also a fan of enthusiasm and zeal. What does not float my boat is strident harping, badgering, fear-mongering, chicken-littling, and dramatic pronouncements disguised as prophetic utterances. I dislike rumor, innuendo, gossip, slander, boasting, and lies. In other words, presidential election years do not take …[ read more ]
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Dear IRS – Because You Were Wondering . . .
Dear IRS: I am always and always will be willing to share with you the “content of my prayers.” Tonight it is this: Dear Lord, have mercy on us sinners, saved and transformed by Jesus Christ. Grant us grace to pray for those who persecute us and love for all who …[ read more ]
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Winning the Battle, Losing the War, Missing the Point Entirely
I’m not taking sides. Well, not with this post. I just think that the presidential debates make a great illustration. According to the spin after the last two events, President Obama “out-debated” Mitt Romney and, according to professional observers, he “won both debates.” But following each debate, the polls have grown in favor of Mitt …[ read more ]
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My Faith is Not in Obama (or why I won’t clap for Tinkerbell)
There is a scene in Peter Pan when Tinkerbell has drunk poison to save Peter. The audience is told that if they believe in fairies they should clap very hard and very loud because if they all believe in fairies they will save Tinkerbell. And everyone does clap! And they clap louder and louder until …[ read more ]