It's so very sad to watch a man trying to appear independent while acting as a puppet. For full interview: ABC News
Since we’re practicing our proof texting skills…
I always feel unsettled when Dr. Robert Jeffress, Pastor at First Baptist Church in Dallas, quotes scripture on social media. I wouldn't find it offensive to hear him read a passage from the pulpit if I didn't know anything about him. At least Dr. Jeffress encourages me to read my Bible. I always make it... Continue Reading →
Cotton Candy
I emailed Senator Tom Cotton during the Senate Impeachment Trial encouraging him to vote to hear from witnesses. The following letter is what I received by email. This letter could have been written prior to hearing a single argument from the Senate floor. Below his letter is my short response. Thank you for pasting Mitch... Continue Reading →
Worship Music
I'm not a fan of laid back worship music, but Deitrich's words resonate with me. The tradition in which I was raised now seems to require undivided allegiance to political leadership that I find repulsive. Rather than being honest in riding his coattails of power for political gains while calling him out for corruption, they... Continue Reading →
“I thought we were playing…”
“It was just colorful. We were playing. I thought we were playing...unfortunate the left had to get their panties in a bunch," Hyde said. Robert F. Hyde is a candidate for Congress in Connecticut. Hyde's comment says much about our current political environment. Politicians play fast and free with their responsibilities. When they're caught doing... Continue Reading →
Bearing no resemblance to prophets
Jack Graham, Pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church, wrote an article telling us why it is wise for Christians to support Donald Trump. If you accept his arguments at face value, then you might come away with some rationale for casting a vote for the incumbent. Not content to simply make his points for support, he... Continue Reading →
Unlikely source of inspiration for searching and learning
It's pretty typical of the tradition in which I was raised to cherry-pick scripture. I'm guilty of this myself, often finding favorite quotes when reading a book. Many evangelical sermons are based on small passages, which is neither good or bad. Sometimes it's enlightening to "read around" the sermon text for context, and it... Continue Reading →
Parting words of John Dingell, US Congressman
In my life and career, I have often heard it said that so-and-so has real power — as in, “the powerful Wile E. Coyote, chairman of the Capture the Road Runner Committee." It’s an expression that has always grated on me. In democratic government, elected officials do not have power. They hold power — in trust for the... Continue Reading →
Republican Baptist Church of Dallas
Love the all caps "THINK" in this tweet, so similar to our president's writing style. A not-so-subtle message from Jeffress is that Democrats aren't welcome at First Baptist Church in Dallas or any "Bible-believing evangelical church" for that matter. I'm trying to hang onto some of my Christian beliefs, but religious leaders like Jeffress make it... Continue Reading →
