Thief Children
Recently moved by the beautiful words of this article. Hopefully the sentiments will resonate with the parents of children who come out …as thieves. ———— Sometimes I wonder if I’ll have children who are thieves. I don’t know if other parent’s think about this but I do. Quite often. And as a pastor and a parent, I want to […]
Can You Name Something That Never Ages?
There is a phrase that goes, “Nothing lasts forever.” It’s a nice phrase that happens to be false. The correct way to express the sentiment is, “Few things last forever.” Many, many, many things are not eternal. A partial list includes: Eyesight Bowls of ice cream Respect for politicians Focused thought Beer keg at a […]
Devilish Classes
Let’s play a game. I’ll list some words. Love Acceptance Care Friends Patience Happiness Now, tell me what religious ideology comes to your mind. Satanism? You’re right! I’ll admit I’ve never put “love” and “demon worship” together. My bigotry on display. Then I read this article and I learned Satanism isn’t really about Satan! Turns out, Satanists are jolly […]
Idolatry Is Not Impossible
The first 2 commandments in the big 10 address the massive problem of Idolatry. Hahaha! I described idolatry as a “massive problem” because I was being ironic. Ha! Idolatry isn’t a massive problem anymore! The 10th commandment addresses the problem of coveting things, which is kind of like idolatry. So almost one third of the […]
Thank God and The Other Little People
Boy, we like to hear famous people thank God for stuff. A hat tip at the Oscars is better than a lifetime of obscure obedience. I wonder how Scripture would read if Bible characters talked like Hollywood award recipients. Matthew 16:15-16 – “But what about you,” Jesus asked. “Who do you say that I am?” […]
Quick Thoughts About The End of The World
I’m kind of busy today creating humor about the bleak future of America so this isn’t going to be terribly long, but I want to throw out a few thoughts that will either encourage or enrage you depending on your walk with Jesus. Politicians Are Corrupt How can you tell if a politician is lying? […]
Sacred Sarcasm
Scolded recently for my use of sarcasm. Told that sarcasm isn’t helpful in serious conversation. This insight changed everything for me. (The above sentence is sarcasm.) This is not the first time I’ve been reprimanded. Sorry. (…that was a little sarcastic too.) I get annoyed when people point out my sarcasm. Like I don’t recognize it. Like I’m not even […]
Privilege Claimed
You who’ve followed my blog recently, (I’m talking to both of you) Have read my thoughts on the subject of ‘White Privilege’. Succinctly, …I was critical of the concept. Reluctant to concede that I’m afforded rights I have not earned. …pridefully insisting that I enjoy no undeserved advantages. I’ve changed my mind. Christian faith will not […]
No Perfect People
If, however, you are [really] fulfilling the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. 9 But if you show [prejudice, favoritism], you are committing sin and are convicted by the Law as offenders. For whoever keeps the whole Law but stumbles in one point, he […]
Union of Divorce
I want to be divorced. And I want to keep my wife. Cause I love her. And isn’t that enough? Some of you bigots think divorce should only be for people who want to separate. People who don’t like each other. That’s a traditional view of divorce. Narrow. Old fashioned. Divorce should be open to […]