Pope John Paul IIMusings below are based in part on this.Although I am a confirmed protestant, Pope John Paul II continues to be a man who grows in my respect, almost with each passing day. And now, with his declining health, the world is watching as he becomes more infirm, more feeble, and well, less … Continue reading The Dignity of the Vicar of Christ

Terry ShiavoWe can't get far now in the car without the news radio telling us the latest on Terry Shiavo. And so it should be. This continues to be a tragedy, slowly unraveling. Today's Wall Street Journal has a great piece which summarizes the whole debate well, written by James Q. Wilson. Just a quote:This … Continue reading More on Terry

I have been thinking about a review of Joel Osteen's book for a while, because the premise really gives me the shivers. I also could not bring myself to buy it, the premise makes me so nutty. Just go read the Amazon Reviews, if you think I am kidding. Read past the first page...its entertaining.The … Continue reading Joel Osteen No Thank You Very Much

Some of you will remember my previous post about Terry Schiavo. Today, America and the world is faced with this.I am sorry, but this is insane. While I am sure this is heart wrenching for all involved, starving this woman to death is simply unjust. I have to admit that I am feeling pretty pissed … Continue reading This is a Sad, Sad Day

My buddy Pastor TodI don't wear suits much. When I do they tend to feel restrictive. Not into tight collars.Here is a wonderful piece by my friend Pastor Tod, about a wearing a suit that you might really grow into!

Its about cotton candy...I spent the evening tonight with a room full of really wonderful people, at a Young Life evening. These folks really are the best of the best. The purpose of the get-together was to thank our supporters for their gifts of finances and prayer. To thank them, and nothing more. These folks … Continue reading This Remarkable Journey

A Sacrament...and a welcomingMore from the wonderful Peterson Interview in Christianity Today:In church last Sunday, there was a couple in front of us with two bratty kids. Two pews behind us there was another couple with their two bratty kids making a lot of noise. This is mostly an older congregation. So these people are … Continue reading Peterson Meets Real Life – Today Even!

From John Stott's Daily Thought:A universally acceptable Christian emblem would obviously need to speak of Jesus Christ, but there was a wide range of possibilities. Christians might have chosen the crib or manger in which the baby Jesus was laid, or the carpenter's bench at which he worked as a young man in Nazareth, dignifying … Continue reading A Symbol; The Cross

"It's learning how to die..."More on the interview with Eugene Peterson. Excerpts below:I don't want to suggest that those of us who are following Jesus don't have any fun, that there's no joy, no exuberance, no ecstasy. They're just not what the consumer thinks they are. When we advertise the gospel in terms of the … Continue reading Learning How to Die?

Drop everything, and go look at this.Warning, it is not for the squeamish, but it is, at least for me, such a wonderful example that God, and his people, are still at work bringing healing to the world. Make sure you hit the "morph" link at the end of the photos....it is wonderful. The morphed … Continue reading OK People, God is Still at the Healing Business