Thoughts on the Bible and Life
There are many reasons why people support former President Trump. This post is not about Trump’s policies, which may or may not be commendable. It is not about his business practices. It is not about his children. It is not about his marriage or sex life. This post is about Trump’s incessant claims of election … Read more
What is happening in Ukraine? Why is Russia invading its neighbor? Although I am not an expert on international relations, I want to share a few resources I found. (Click on the links for more information.) Since Putin is known for giving lengthy historical talks, it’s important to understand the recent history between Russia and … Read more
What can we say about former President Donald Trump’s rhetoric and the riot that occurred on January 6? Was he guilty of “incitement of insurrection”? Was the Senate right to acquit him of this charge? Let’s begin by defining the key terms using Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Incitement is “to move to action: stir up: spur on: urge … Read more
I have accounts on Facebook and Instagram, but I have felt uneasy about social media for a few years. It’s addictive, distracting, filled with stuff I don’t really care about, and feeds into my narcissistic tendencies. Additionally, I am fully aware that my data is going somewhere and I don’t like that thought. This leads … Read more
What do you know about God and how do you know it? Did your reason lead you to a general idea about God? Did your study of world history, philosophy, or even theology point you to God? Listen to these words from Karl Barth (1886-1968): “Apart from and without Jesus Christ we can say nothing … Read more