Tis the season for posts about gratitude. And is it just me? Or are some of these posts a little trite. My family, friends, my country… blah-ba-blah. This year feels weird to me. It just feels off for some reason. Last year, my wonderful Aunt Earline had just passed away. …
So, sometimes things are really hard. Sometimes all the Bible verses and neat sayings and pithy prayers make me want to puke. Sometimes the worries and problems and hurts are just so big that Grandma’s advice and Christian sounds bites– well, BITE. And while I might reach out for God, …
I recently saw a comment on Facebook about a Christian movie in theaters now*. And the comment basically said while it was a good movie, it wasn’t great but Christians should go see it so then more Christian movies can be made and quality can be improved. Like the mustachioed …
I saw a bumper sticker on a car today promoting blasphemy day. The lizard decal and various other bumper stickers made it clear the owner did not believe in God. But it seemed to go further than that. I mean, blasphemy day, really? I had another sort of encounter with …
The weather is really good here. And I know that isn’t true much of everywhere else. So, I’d like to invite all those suffering in insufferable heat to come on over, spend some time on the deck and I’ll put together a pitcher of icy cold margaritas for us. One …
Don’t get your hopes up…what a terrible thing to tell someone. Including yourself. Why not? What’s so bad about hope? And why not get them up? I say get your hopes up. Higher! Higher! Fly your hope flag high, People! Don’t get your hopes up. I’ve said it. I’ve even …