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Monthly Archives: June 2016
Us vs. Them
I am profoundly disturbed by the current rise of nationalism in Europe, in the Americas, in the Middle East, in nearly every nation on earth. Powered by the false logic of isolationism and protectionism, each successive wave of nationalism crashes … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Quips and Quotes
Tagged America, Europe, Hitler, Islamic State, Istanbul, Matthew 5:44-45, nationalism, World War
45 Comments
The Wishing Map 19
Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Five: Rhema (Continued) Previously: Gina plunged into Ismara in search of her brother. Where was he? And where was she?…
Posted in Humor, Story Power, The Wishing Map
Tagged animal, dragon, fantasy, love, magic, pet, pixies
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Pastor Trump?
Donald Trump has reportedly accepted Jesus as his savior. (New York Times, June 25). Two thoughts: 1) I sincerely hope this is true, but… celebrity conversions usually turn out to be dud firework displays (and, frankly, limelight is not the ideal light for … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Humor, Religion/Faith
Tagged Donald, Jesus, New York Times, politics, president, savior, Trump
30 Comments
Stumbling Block or Humbling Block?
Stumbling block or humbling block? The choice is yours. One hardens you and makes your prouder. The other softens you and makes you wiser. ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” ~Matthew … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged block, humble, Matthew 23:12, proud, stumbling, wise
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Fool’s Odyssey 18
To read Fool’s Odyssey from the beginning, click here. Chapter Five: My Life of Radical Idealism in Barcelona (Continued) Previously: Caterina introduced The Fool to her friends, “a jolly mess of Marxism.” ↔ That first evening in Barcelona was almost mystical, … Continue reading
After BREXIT…Who’s Nexit?
Now that BREXIT is a reality (and David Cameron is leaving to write his memwoes) what’s next? Spanxit? Grexit? Swexit? (Spain, Greece, and Sweden are reportedly on the bubble.) Will the EU survive? Does is matter? What are your thoughts?
Posted in Culture, Mitchellaneous
Tagged BREXIT, crisis, EU, European Union, news, Spain, Sweden, vote
25 Comments
Little Rock, Big God
“But here’s the real reason my heart is so free, I don’t fight for God. My God fights for me.” ~ Little Rock, Big God I have the Dr. Seuss gene. I’m not sure which oddball aunt or uncle bequeathed … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Humor, Poetry, Religion/Faith
Tagged 1 Samuel 17, Dr. Seuss, funny, God, Goliath, King David
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The Wishing Map 18
Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Five: Rhema Previously: Like her brother, Gina “fell into” the mysterious Map. ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ All Gina said for the…
Posted in Culture, Humor, Story Power, The Wishing Map
Tagged danger, falling, fantasy, fear, hallucination, unknown
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Existentialist Family Holiday
Summer is officially here (in my hemisphere, anyway). And that means vacation planning! May your holidays be free of angst. Some tips: Avoid Kafka Festivals, bald sopranos, any town named Weltschmerz, and any place that has No Exit. Hey, life may … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Mitchellaneous
Tagged absurd, existentialist, holiday, Kafka, philosophy, Sartre, summer, vacation
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Dear God
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Humor, Mitchellaneous, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged empathy, God, prayer, request, suffering
9 Comments