Something lies beneath the dustup created by Rachel Held Evans CNN blog post. It is more than what appears to be a patterned response to anything RHE writes. The usual suspects tend to use whatever Rachel writes to prop up their shtick; and that applies to critics and … Continue reading
Read More“It is funny how I remember every detail of that day.” Aunt Tommie’s memory is like a lock box. She remembers many details I have long forgotten.
Last week we were talking about three years ago today. Tommie’s reference was to what began a normal day turned tense when … Continue reading
We can be serious. Discussions about who has more hair, which of us is developing the Littleton Paunch, or how the Sooners will fare in the upcoming football season alters conviviality in an instant.
Recently Paul, the one in the photo in need of a lap to sit, offered … Continue reading
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Some people are addicted to the way marriage, or significant other, makes them feel. When those feelings change most often the scrutiny begins with an examination of the partner. Which, ironically, is a me-first move. How? When I look at my spouse for the reason things have changed I … Continue reading
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Religious Unity Spurred by Violence?
Not so fast. Dr. Dwight McKissic offered a sermon focused on how to help young black men in his congregation think through their own choices in the wake of the Zimmerman verdict. What Jesus informed options should those faced with similar circumstances consider. He sent all or part of … Continue reading
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