It’s time for me to get on my soapbox, step up to the microphone, and say something that’s been on my mind. Is this thing on? Good! Here goes. It seems I’m being accused of hating people quite a bit these days. Not me personally, but those of us who have similar views are [...]
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Step Up to the Microphone
Posted in my life, politics on August 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Sarah Palin’s Decision
Posted in politics on July 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Yes, Sarah Palin’s decision to resign as Governor of Alaska was surprising and certainly unconventional (which it what she has always been). The Wall Street Journal said “this isn’t the way to win in 2012.” Maybe she doesn’t want to win in 2012 – ever considered that? There are more important things than being [...]
“The Titanic Illustration”
Posted in Gospel, politics, Quick Takes on March 6, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Last night, while listening to the radio, I heard something that made me cringe. But first, the speaker – someone I respect immensely as a brother in Christ – made a statement I heartily agree with. He said that it’s possible for a Christian to become so invested in politics (even in good causes) [...]
“Change”
Posted in politics, Quick Takes on March 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
When Senator Barack Obama was campaigning, he said he would bring change to and transform America. As President, Barack Obama is indeed bringing change and transformation. That’s what a majority of American voters wanted and that’s what we’re getting. The United States is being changed and transformed before our very eyes into a nation [...]
Barack Obama and Rick Warren
Posted in Ministry, politics, prayer on December 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
President-Elect Barack Obama chose Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Community Church, to give the invocation at his inauguration on January 20th, 2009. A few words of advice to fellow-Pastor Warren (he probably won’t read this, but here goes anyway): Make sure to pray “in Jesus name” of “through Jesus Christ our Lord.” A Christian, [...]
What?
Posted in Bible, contemporary evangelicalism, Gospel, politics, worldview on December 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Erik Raymond, at his website, has an post called “So, is President Bush and Evangelical?” It’s eye-opening and sad. I’d like to read the rest of the interview, but if what Raymond quotes is representative, it doesn’t sound good. President Bush doesn’t seem to have a handle on the gospel or the authority of [...]
No Despair or Hate Here
Posted in faith in life, Miscellaneous, politics on November 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Senator Barack Obama is the President-elect. It has to be said that it is genuinely historic and good that a black man has been elected President of the United States, an overwhelmingly white nation. He’s not the candidate I voted for, but I see no reason to despair, hate, or loathe. He won fair [...]
Palin family values – still?
Posted in faith in life, Miscellaneous, politics on September 5, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Well, how ’bout it? Do I still stand by most previous post (“Palin family values”) in light of the Palin’s 17 year-old pregnant and unmarried daughter? The answer is, with no hesitation at all, yes! Family values (or more specifically Christian family values) don’t magically prevent these kinds of things from happening. They lessen [...]
Palin family values
Posted in Miscellaneous, politics on August 29, 2008 | 3 Comments »
In a somewhat surprising move, John McCain announced this morning that Sarah Palin, Governor of Alaska, will be his Vice-Presidential running mate. Andy Naselli, at Between Two Worlds, posted an interesting article on the Palin family, centering on their recently-born son, Trig (the content comes from Al Mohler). It’s worth a look.
