My pastor recently said something to this effect: it’s just best not to ever read into anyone’s motives. Wise words. This doesn’t mean we can’t judge the actions someone takes. Jesus does tell us to judge with correct judgement. It does mean that, if we can find a decent reason why a person did thatContinue reading “The Truth in Love”
Category Archives: Culture
Who Should Do the Dishes?
The children, obviously. But, before the children are able, and after they fly the coop, who should do them? They have to get done, you know. Now, I’m not universalizing anything below. I do think there are some universal principles underlying what I’m about to write; you can decide what they are. I had theContinue reading “Who Should Do the Dishes?”
On China (Plates)
Last year about this time, I was talking to a friend about the holidays. He’s in his 60’s, and he had said that many people his age were getting out the China and eating on it, just the married couple. I guess a lot of people in my generation don’t want China anymore, so theContinue reading “On China (Plates)”
An Apologetic for Thanksgiving
“Let’s go around the table and say what we’re thankful for.” At no other time in the whole year will a secular person utter these words. Thanksgiving is a special time, not something to be overlooked! Here’s the beauty of it all: WHO are they thankful TO? You have to be thankful TO SOMEONE forContinue reading “An Apologetic for Thanksgiving”
Potluck Philosophy
Christians should be the best at potlucks. Well, we should be the best at everything. No one else has the Spirit like we do, and the motivation to honor the one true God like we do. But guys, potlucks are in the Christian wheelhouse! And it’s not only because we practice this particular skill quiteContinue reading “Potluck Philosophy”
The Charlie Kirk Memorial
I don’t plan to do many current events, but I did have a thought that I perceived to be helpful in the analysis of the Charlie Kirk Memorial. It comes from a very old author, highly regarded. He’s quoted below: “Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have turned out for theContinue reading “The Charlie Kirk Memorial”
