It appears to me that there has been a shift in this nation regarding how we relate to one another. Growing up I was reminded again and again to be aware of how other people were being affected by what I did. That was true of life in general, it was true in school, and … More How to Treat Other People
In my lifetime I have never seen the nation so divided. The divide isn’t just a difference of opinion, it’s almost a hatred of people who are different. Healing this divide is in the purview of the church. Unfortunately, in many ways the church has abandoned that responsibility and has allowed itself to become part … More Judging One Another as Christians
I was reading in Lamentations recently and came across some verses that I found particularly interesting. It’s traditionally claimed that Lamentations was written by the Prophet Jeremiah. This is based on the reference in the Book of Jeremiah to the writing of a lament for King Josiah in 2 Chronicles 35:25. However, the Book itself … More Laments and Carrying On
There is something that is no longer appreciated. Perhaps it was never really liked. We live in a world filled with mystery, yet, many people seem to see mystery as something to be overcome. In our insatiable drive to eliminate mystery for the world, there has been an explosion of knowledge. “In his 1982 book … More The Discomfort of Mystery!
There’s one thing that I know I need more of: physical exercise. I regularly attend an exercise class, usually three times a week. And have taken up swimming ½ to ¾ mile before the class. It’s hard to keep the body in shape. (I should say, “in a healthy shape.” After all, round is a … More The Discomfort of Growing Spiritually
I wish I could know what was going to happen in the next few weeks or, at the very least, in the next few days. My life would be much more comfortable if I didn’t have to guess about the future. I suspect there are many who feel the same. However, I have some bad … More Life is Unpredictable
I have to admit, I want to be right. Still, why do so many people strive to prove they are right no matter what other people say? Desire to be right drives me to look for research on topics of interest. I look at what is said, how the research was done and who was … More Believing the News or Not
There have been so many mass killings that I can’t keep track. I started to revise this article several times and each time realized the listing I had of killings was outdated after only a couple of days. Months ago, I was shocked to hear of the killings in Atlanta, Georgia. Eight women were killed … More Why Violence
“Loyalty” means different things to different people depending on the context in which the word is used. It’s a concept that we would all do well to think carefully about before committing ourselves to something, be it a nation, a religion or even to a family. Loyalty is complicated when life demands loyalty to … More Loyalty
There are words that are “loaded.” By that, I mean words that when used, can set people against each other whether or not that was the intention. One of those words is “racism.” The first reaction of many people to hearing the word “racist” is to deny they have any part in it. “I’m not … More Racism
