Tag Archives: reflections

The other “f”-word

Anyways, it’s not that I actually want to run other people’s lives, but I so desperately want to tell them what I think they’re doing wrong. It’s probably because I’m a classic problem-solver. I know some people who are okay … Continue reading

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C.S. Lewis’ Birthday

I almost allowed the day to escape without commenting on the birthday of one of my favorite authors. Actually, to be honest, I’ll admit that I didn’t know it was C.S. Lewis’ birthday today until about 15 minutes ago. Lewis’ … Continue reading

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Which would you prefer: Equality or Freedom?

I’ve been reading Alexis DeToqueville’s Democracy In America, and came across an absolutely brilliant depiction of Americans and democratic peoples in general. I wasn’t sure I agreed with him. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized … Continue reading

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Global Miscellany

Trayvon – I wasn’t going to say anything about this, but I guess I’ve finally snapped. As the news media continues to pretend that they’re reporting this story (or any story) in an unbiased manner, they continue to discredit themselves … Continue reading

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The Gay Agenda

It saddens me that so many evangelicals believe in the existence of and are committed to fighting an undefined force they title “The Gay Agenda,” but many of them are unwilling to acknowledge a very real force for evil in … Continue reading

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Why I Quit Facebook

Why I Quit… The reasons are numerous – an accumulation of dissatisfactions, irritations, disturbing posts by “friends,” and so on. But the reason I finally decided to quit Facebook – the event because of which I finally leaped from the … Continue reading

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The Canon

We all pretty much agree on the 66 books. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus…and so on. Then the Catholics have the Apocrypha. And the Baptists have Lifeway publications. And so on…

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Liberty: Just A National Fluke?

In a culture obsessed with drama and celebrity, the recent debate about contraception has produced a new set of heroes and villains. The question is: Who are the heroes (or are there any?) and who are the villians? I’ll venture … Continue reading

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I Love Spam

WordPress is a boon in that it automatically filters out spam comments. The reason people post spam comments is to gain a free place to give a link to their website. You know, Spam: pretending to be one thing, when … Continue reading

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Fragments – A Tribute

Many, to one, to many – and so it goes. Fragments – an empty wall, gaps in furnishings. Bills less confusing (more expensive), under only one name. Ownership – no more need to share. No longer compelled to “let it … Continue reading

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