Remember back when you were a child and it seemed like forever for it to be Christmas again? Lived experience has changed all that, even though there are still 365 days between Christmases, whether you are a child or an adult. What’s changed? Perceptions, experiences, and knowledge have changed. Neither perception is by itself “wrong”,Continue reading “Looking At Life Through Squinchy Eyes and a Peep-Hole”
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To Be Human
January 18, 2026 is the day designated as Sanctity of Life Sunday. The basis of believing that all humans are intrinsically valuable seems clear enough and most would give lip-service to this concept. Usually our first thoughts about the “sanctity” of life revolves around what we think about abortion—and the battle-line is clearly drawn. ThisContinue reading “To Be Human”
What I Really, Really Don’t Like About Santa Claus
The whole issue of “Santa Claus” is problematic, at least for a Christian. While we eschew following culture if it impedes our spiritual witness, we sometimes allow ourselves some slippage. Most people could say that if I don’t like the myth of Santa Claus, well, okay, just don’t use it. You might consider the wholeContinue reading “What I Really, Really Don’t Like About Santa Claus”
Who’s To Blame?
Recently I completed reading a haunting book that simultaneously captivated as well as horrified me. A Fever in the Heartland, by Timothy Egan relates the rise of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) from the immediate post-Civil War era in 1866, by disgruntled former Confederates in response to the liberation of the blacks. How thisContinue reading “Who’s To Blame?”
15 Reasons Not to Become a Christian
Usually, you would find me informing you of why you should embrace Christianity. But here I’m going to give you some reasons that not becoming a Christian can be advantageous. 1) You don’t need to commit to a particular belief. We all know how hard it is (as well as annoying) to have toContinue reading “15 Reasons Not to Become a Christian”
For Ladies Only
Now that it’s officially spring, we all know we’re thinking about warmer weather. And with that, one of the things we think about is clothes, and yes, a bathing suit. Now there seem to be two camps on this bathing suit issue: one camp wants to avoid being seen as much as possible, theContinue reading “For Ladies Only”
Judging Others?
“Judge not, that ye be not judged” (Matthew 7:1 KJV) is one of the few Bible verses that almost everyone –Christian or not—can quote. It is often brought into play when someone is offended by another person’s expressed opinion, usually about another person. This verse is pulled out as a definitive statement on the subjectContinue reading “Judging Others?”
Splotches
A new year—a new calendar, at least for many of us. One of my first functions in January is to pull out my new calendar and start writing important dates on it. I usually start with filling in birthdays and anniversaries, then important dates (last year a new grandson!), then ever-increasing doctors’ appointments, and someContinue reading “Splotches”
Are You a Peculiar Person?
One of the joys we have in the 21st century is a number of Bible translations as well as paraphrases. We are often drawn to a version for one reason or another and use that as the basis for our primary Bible reading. However, it doesn’t hurt sometimes to read a selection in something otherContinue reading “Are You a Peculiar Person?”
The Little Red Chair
Robert J. Morgan in his book, “100 Bible Verses Everyone Should Know By Heart”, relates the power of memorizing Scripture. He tells about an attorney and his wife who did not consider themselves as having any religious background. One evening a friend invited them to a plane ride, and all went well. Until on landingContinue reading “The Little Red Chair”
Lamp for my feet 