I never cease to be amazed at the effects of a slavery mindset on society. The reason why slavery is so horrible is the caustic sickness it always sets up…
One of my favorites was in the 1969 comedy "Support Your Local Sheriff." In this movie James Garner plays a character that becomes sheriff in an old West town just…
It's a bit of a paradox, but the truth is Faith and Joy are gifts that can only be possessed by giving them away! Strange, isn't it? But think about…
"He's steady as a rock!" With those words, the person giving the reference for this potential hire gave a strong and satisfied look to the potential employer. And she was…
The preacher was telling the story of the plight of those in biblical times who suffered from leprosy. They were social outcasts and had to live in leper colonies and…
Sometimes, I hate Facebook! OK, what I really hate is being misunderstood and then I have to scramble to be understood and end up making things worse! Ugh!
It seems…
Here's a quote to ponder today: "He who desires to worship God must harbor no childish illusions about the matter but bravely renounce his liberty and humanity." This comes from…
Ah, summertime! The season of vacations, a more relaxed pace of life, adventures, and warm weather. "Summertime, and the livin' is easy...." Summertime is such a wonderful time of year.
But…
The word "asceticism" is something of a mystery to our modern way of life. We have lived with such plenty and such amazing comfort and ease for so long that…
They say Jealousy is the "green eyed monster." What a powerful image! And it comes (as so many of our allusions in English) from Shakespeare. In his play "Othello" Iago…