We applaud for politicians...so why not God?As you may have noted, before all this Pope business began, I was wandering randomly through this book, which is the latest offering from my buddy, Mark Roberts. Wonderful book on the Psalms. Buy it, use it for your small group.Mark makes a very interesting point about praising God, … Continue reading A "Standing O" for Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!

First, go here. Tonight, we received news that our dear friend Julie, according to her doctors, may have about two months to live. Her cancer won't seen to give up. But neither will God, and we will continue to pray. And then, minutes later I stumbled upon this. Interesting how the dots get connected in … Continue reading I Don't Understand This

#1 on the list of stupid things to do...It seems that actress Maggie Gyllenhaal has this to say about the September 11 attacks. As I always look first to under 30 actresses who major (at Columbia) in Eastern Religion and Literature for definitive opinions on world affairs, I was overjoyed to learn that Ms Gyllenhaal … Continue reading File Under: Stupid Ways to Get Noticed in the Press

Is this alright to do?.....Although I am a registered Republican, I am not so sure Jesus is.So I am driving to work this morning, listening to NPR, and I hear about all the hub-bub going on about he Senate Judicial nominees. I think to myself, "darn Democrats". Really, I did think the word darn....well, this … Continue reading WWJD About the Judicial Nominees?

"Am I holding this guys hand?Aw, anything for more oil....open ANWAR quick!"Who says its not rough being President? From the web:A major thing you should beware of is knowing if a Saudi Arabian likes you or not. If one does not like you he will not touch you (Gestures, n.d., 58). If a Saudi Arabian … Continue reading The Tough Part of Being President

Not really a nut case....Cruising around the web tonight got my attention in regards to several issues regarding the new Pope, and how that fits in with what we protestants believe about the centrality of Christ. First, to see the actual words of the Pope in his homily during the Inauguration today, go here. I … Continue reading More on Benedict XVI

"The money made everything so much harder"Alright people. I am not a big movie goer, given most of the fair that Hollywood seems to churn out these days; the last movie I saw in the theater was "The Incredibles". Call me a dud. So be it. Come to think of it, this is the first … Continue reading Millions!

And they came running....I did not know it, but when the bells of St. Peters began to ring on Tuesday, the citizens of Rome, came out of shops, and offices, and homes....and ran to St Peter's Square. What for? For an answer....see this. And then, take a look at this. People running, again. Modern and … Continue reading Why Did They Run?

Alright, this here, is hysterical. My favorite - Hawaii. It sure helps to be able to laugh at ourselves.

From the words of Henri Nouwen:The many contradictions in our lives - such as being home while feeling homeless, being busy while feeling bored, being popular while feeling lonely, being believers while feeling many doubts - can frustrate, irritate, and even discourage us. They make us feel that we are never fully present. Every door … Continue reading Healing Contradictions