Confederate General Robert E. Lee was once asked what he thought of a fellow officer–one who had made some mean-spirited remarks about him.
Lee thought for a moment, then rated him as being very satisfactory.
The person who asked the question seemed troubled. “But General, I guess you don’t know what he’s been saying about you.” Continue reading
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Last Thursday during the Senate hearing regarding the charge of sexual assault, which he has vehemently denied, Judge Brett Kavanaugh was questioned extensively about his drinking habits. He appeared annoyed by the intense scrutiny and in turn asked the Senators about their drinking habits. Of course, they weren’t the ones being investigated and declined to engage in that discussion.
As I was reading 2 Corinthians 13 this morning I thought how much easier it is to examine other people instead of ourselves. In this text, Paul issues this challenge. Continue reading
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I don’t know if the political discourse in our country has reached an all-time low, but it’s probably pretty close.
Coarse. Crass. And crude. Are three words that come to mind. Along with insulting. Accusing. And insolent.
The extreme polarization in our country has been on public display during the Senate Judiciary hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Much has been spoken and written about due process, respecting women, telling the truth, as well as fairness, judging the validity of testimony, and the importance of a single vote. Continue reading
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