“You’re judging,” is a charge that has been hurled at me through the years. Then it is followed up with “And the Bible says it’s wrong to judge!”
Though not said in those words, this sentiment has been expressed to me in comments on this blog when I condemn an immoral lifestyle.
Is this charge valid? Am I guilt of judging? Well, I guess it’s time to confess. Continue reading
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I’ve heard the truism of all my life that “silence implies consent.” This was a maxim with regard to law advocated by Sir Thomas Moore in the 16th century. Philosophically, Plato, the Greek philosopher wrote, “your silence gives consent.”
Apparently, that is no longer so in our topsy-turvy, politically correct culture. Especially as it relates to homosexuals. Continue reading
Amazing. Incredible. Captivating. Those words don’t begin to describe the scene yesterday afternoon when I turned on Fox News and saw the powerful Tornado moving across the Oklahoma plains. I was watching it live as it was filmed from a helicopter. You could see flashes of light from the distance as it evidently took down power-lines. But it was coming across open land. Maybe it would lift up. Dissipate. Move on. And not strike a populated area. Continue reading
Our son, Kenny, just turned forty. But I can still hear him as a little kid saying, “Daddy! Measure me!” Like most kids he loved to see how much he had grown. We had a post where I measured him and made a mark. It was an objective way to see how much taller he was.
But of course we know that maturity is more than just physical growth. It’s mental maturity. Emotional maturity. Social maturity. Like one sage said, “You are only young once, but you can be immature forever!”
What about Christians? Do we like to be spiritually measured? Our word of the week is “maturity.” Consider Paul’s exhortation as a personal challenge. Continue reading
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Billy Sunday was a 19th century baseball player who became a 20th century evangelist. He use to tell of a professing Christian who got a job in a lumber camp that had a reputation of being very ungodly. A friend hearing that the man had been hired, said to him, ‘When those lumberjacks find out you’re a Christian, you’re going to be in for a hard time.’ The man responded, ‘I know, but I need the job!’ Continue reading
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The media word of the week is “Scandal.” Everywhere you turn. Internet. Cable news. Talk radio. Print media. Everyone is talking about Scandals. From the White House to the State Department to the IRS. We’re hearing about all these scandals. In his daily commentary, Syndicated Columnist Cal Thomas shared some interesting insights today. Continue reading
When I turned 40, I recall my Mom saying, “I can’t believe I have a 40-year-old son!” Well, it didn’t bother me. Really. I was still running. Playing ball. Raising a young family. Feeling good.
Now the tables are turned. I’ve got a son who turned 40 yesterday. And I can’t believe it. Why are we always surprised at these milestones? Don’t we see them coming? Or are we so busy they just sneak up on us?
But we are enjoying it. It’s an opportunity to reminisce about the past. Remember the good times. And reflect on special milestones. Important people in our lives. And memories that live on! Continue reading
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The Jury returned the verdict Monday. Dr. Kermit Gosnell, the Philadelphia physician, was convicted of first degree murder.
He was guilty of murdering three babies born alive in his abortion clinic.
He was guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the overdose death of an adult patient.
The grisly details reported by Fox News and the ensuing guilty verdict has shocked even abortion advocates and exposed the disturbing details of what really occurs in abortion clinics. I will spare our readers the appalling practices performed by Gosnell. But they were so shocking it is said reporters did not want to cover the trial and report it. That’s not my purpose here. Continue reading
A little old lady finally realized her dream to become a United States Citizens. As she stood at the swearing-in ceremony the Judge said. “Raise your right hand, please.” Then he asked her “Do you swear to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, domestic or foreign?”
The sweet little lady’s face turned pale, her voice trembled as she responded, “Well, I guess so, but… will I have help, or will I have to do it all by myself?” Continue reading
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In March, Sports Illustrated’s cover story featured ”The 10 Greatest Players” in the 75 years of the NCAA basketball tournament. In sports we love greatness. Great plays. Great players. Great teams.
In America we admire greatness in all fields. Business. Politics. And militarily .
But what is true greatness? And is greatness compatible with Christianity? Continue reading
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