I had someone comment on my post about presidential character and James Dobson’s comments that we aren’t electing a pastor. He’s right in that regard. I guess my ultimate issue with the post is that is was written by someone professing to represent Christianity. Dr. Dobson’s post essentially was saying that the end justifies theContinue reading “Continuing Thoughts about Character”
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Is the Presidency about Character?
I rarely talk publicly about my political opinions. This is especially true since Travis and I married. I grew up in a Democratic household. Travis grew up in a Republican household Generally I think we are both more in the middle and try to vote for the best candidates, but policy-wise I tend to leanContinue reading “Is the Presidency about Character?”
You Gotta be Greater than Hate
On a quite Saturday last night here at farm we watched “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation.” Yes we two adults love our kids movies. The basic gist of the movie is that Van Helsing descendants are trying to kill Dracula and all of the other monsters once and for all – using techno music toContinue reading “You Gotta be Greater than Hate”
Laws of Men
Gun laws and abortion have been hot topics in our nation the last several years. Mass murders and other shootings are driving some to demand tougher laws to try to stem the violence. Others are very vocal proclaiming gun laws won’t keep guns out of the hands of criminals. “They’ll find a way to getContinue reading “Laws of Men”
Christian Badge
I have been thinking a lot lately about political leaders and religion. So many seem to want to put on their Christian badges so Christians in their electorate will want to vote for them. But what kind of Christian are they – if they are really Christians at all? Are they trying to be theContinue reading “Christian Badge”
Jesus IS Grace
I am the book “Grace, Food, and Everything in Between” by Aubrey Solbek. She made a connection that was revolutionary to me: “Jesus IS grace. He’s the unmerited, undeserved, unearned forgiveness and favor of God sent down for us.” I have perceived those as gifts He provided through His death on the cross, but neverContinue reading “Jesus IS Grace”
Do not use God’s name to do harm.
Earlier this summer Pastor Don shared a more modern version of the 10 commandments. Practice loyalty to the Sacred. Care for those who have cared for you. Do not allow productivity to dominate your life. Remember every image of God is only a glimpse. Do not use God’s name to do harm. Do not beContinue reading “Do not use God’s name to do harm.”
Discovering Grace 