The Christian can get in trouble for saying certain things. Frankly the Christian is in trouble all the time. But what does that matter to me? If they find me sitting in a pile of poop, they’re not likely to pick me up and put me in a pile of poop. I’ve been in trouble … Continue reading
A Liberal Disciple of Christ
Do you consider yourself a liberal, either politically or socially? Do you realize that the definition of liberal means someone who takes the truth in a functional sense; how does this apply to the incapable nature of man? Personally, other than this, I don’t have much to say. But what “much” I do have to … Continue reading
The Mechanics of “Gain”
If we want to accomplish anything, then we go after those things of accomplishment. If we want to fail we chase after those things that cause failure. Most people want to gain. But there are many who have a death wish. (I did) I take note this morning that the problem with Society is that … Continue reading
America the Beautiful
America is such an interesting case study for Human Nature. Freedom is flaunted as the most desirable thing. But what do they do with their freedom? They sell it to the highest bidder. In my lifetime, I have seen America exemplify the reality of human nature, sin. The pendulum of Freedom swings wildly between love … Continue reading
The Sad Songs, Sans-Joy
THE SAD SONGS: Listen to the pace and the melody of a sad song. As far as I can tell, I am not educated in music, all the notes are arranged in minor scale. I suppose there’s a technical name for that, but it escapes my mind. For it escapes my desire to learn. It … Continue reading
Murdering Hope
Two things will kill a man. One is to ignore the righteous demands of life. The other is to fail to look deeply into the gospel of Christ. The first will cause untold hardship in this life. Regret and a misshapen identity will haunt everyday you live in this world. You will live all your … Continue reading
Words From There 