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Tag Archives: politics
Coming Out, Hollywood Style
“Coming out” used to be a thing. For a celebrity to admit to any kind of unconventional sexual orientation could end their career. But now? It’s not a thing. Coming out is either celebrated or simply ignored. Heck, Broadway is … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Popular Culture & Entertainment
Tagged celebrities, Democrat, funny, gay, heterosexual, movie stars, politics, Republican
55 Comments
Should I Celebrate or Not?
Tomorrow is the day America celebrates its founding. One of my Facebook friends announced that as a follower of Jesus, and therefore a citizen of no earthly realm, he steers clear of national celebrations. He has a point, especially in … Continue reading
Curmudgeonly Me
Cur·mud·geon, noun (kər-mŭj′ən): An ill-tempered, cantankerous person, traditionally older, but now of any age. Cur·mud·geon·ly, adjective (kər-mŭj′ən-li): How I feel when I’m reading current political news. :>(
Posted in Humor, Quips and Quotes
Tagged argumentative, Democrats, economy, irritable, opinions, politics, Republicans, Roe v. Wade
25 Comments
Some Things Never Change
Fall Elections were held in the U.S. this week. And as a result, my city now has a new mayor and a gaggle of fresh-blood council members. Why? Because, as the old expression goes, we “threw the (previous) bums out!” … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged change, elections, government, jaded, leadership, opinions, philosophy, politics, U.S.
16 Comments
What’s Wrong with Our World?
Thought for the Week “It will never be known what acts of cowardice have been motivated by the fear of not looking sufficiently progressive.” ~Charles Péguy I don’t know of any nation or society that’s ever been universally improved by … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Quips and Quotes
Tagged America, Christianity, democracy, politics, problem, society, solution, thought for the week
50 Comments
Truth Is a Hard Path
Photo: David John Terry (pinterest.com) Thought for the Week Truth is not comforting. It’s a hard path to stay on. It’s rocky and unpredictable, refusing to show us what we wanted to see, taking us where it will, rather that … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes
Tagged anger, crowds, freedom, politics, Thomas Merton, thought for the week, truth, violence
41 Comments
Meet Me In the Middle?
Thought for the Week During the contentious–and by some, still contended–national election my country just came through, I was repeatedly prodded to “take a stand!” i.e. to swing either far to the left far to the right. But I did … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Quips and Quotes
Tagged compromise, decay, democracy, far left, far right, politics, radical, thought for the week
42 Comments
Stay the Course!
Thought for the Week Don’t lose sight of your true purpose. Purpose always transcends circumstances. Yes, adjustments and even detours will need to be made along the way, but they too can be a part of fulfilling your purpose. If … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes
Tagged calling, Covid-19, economy, Galatians 6:46, politics, purpose, thought for the week, truth
22 Comments
Own Your Errors
Thought for the Week “Admit your mistakes,” is hardly the motto of our current culture. If anything, it’s the opposite. Being exposed for having ever been anything other than what one claims to be can mark the end of a … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes
Tagged 1 Timothy 4:15, confession, errors, honesty, humility, mistakes, politics, self-improvement
70 Comments
October Madness
Election fever Tempers boiling People screaming Our world on the brink of survival And then there’s this… “You’re welcome.” ~God “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” ~L.M. Montgomery