I’m not a huge fan of politicians.  My cynicism won’t let me root for anyone running for a big-time elected office because of the corruption and deception that it often takes to get there.  Therefore, I’m not a big fan of Barack Obama, but what I just read in the latest Harris Report is ridiculous.
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I don’t like it when people speak and act in extreme ways.  I never liked it when my toddlers threw themselves on the grocery store floor in front of the gumball machine after I said “no,” and I can’t stand it when my teens say ridiculously extreme things like, “All my teachers are dumb and [...]

“My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting…but my kingdom is not from the world.”  (Jesus Christ; John 18:36)
It’s been really hot lately out here in the Southwest, and evidently, the heat is starting to make some say and do crazy things.  Take [...]

The headline on cnn.com this morning reads: Obama’s Inaugural Choice Ignites Outrage.
The headline is followed by these words: Prominent liberal groups and gay rights proponents are criticizing President-elect Barack Obama for choosing evangelical pastor Rick Warren to deliver the invocation at the presidential inauguration next month. Warren opposes gay marriage and abortion rights, putting [...]

“I’m a Christian. So, I have a deep faith. I’m rooted in the Christian tradition. I believe there are many paths to the same place, and that is a belief that there is a higher power, a belief that we are connected as a people.”
Chicago Sun-Times
April 2004
“Jesus is an historical figure for me, and he’s [...]

On Sunday, I did something I thought I’d never do. I talked about politics from the pulpit. I did it because the Scriptures actually have a lot to say about our current political situation. Regardless of how we voted, the Scriptures make it clear that God is the One who has placed Barack Obama in [...]

I have to admit that I’m a little bit giddy today. Something happened last night that has me really excited today. I sat up and watched the election coverage on Fox News and CNN for about 4 hours last night. I finally turned the TV off after watching Obama’s victory speech, and along with millions [...]

I have a Facebook page. I know. I know. It’s a bit juvenile to have one at my age, but I enjoy keeping up with old friends from high school and college on it. In order to set up your Facebook page, you have to create a personal profile, and one of the things [...]