To be truthful, I have never been quite convinced that polygamy is against the teachings of the Scriptures. Ringing time and time again were the … A Metaphorical Argument Against PolygamyRead more
Posted inMarriage and Family / Sexuality / Theology and Practice
The Heterosexual Agenda
Marriage is under fire. And it is far worse than most preachers on television will tell you. They want you to believe that it mostly … The Heterosexual AgendaRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
To Protect and To Serve
Last night,as I was coming home from Salina (our nearest big town). I headed up I-135 as always toward I-70. As I approached the exit, … To Protect and To ServeRead more
Posted inMarriage and Family / Sexuality / Theology and Practice
Bad Parents
Proverbs 13:24Â Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him. The ELCA apparently has taken on … Bad ParentsRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Crisis of Faith
Apparently, Mother Theresa had times when the presence of Jesus was not apparent and her heart grew cold. How typical of those who serve and … Crisis of FaithRead more
Posted inMumblings
Abortion, the Pill, and Dogfighting
What a title! It sounds like the start of a riddle. But here is the question. How are they connected? Well to be short and … Abortion, the Pill, and DogfightingRead more
Posted inMeditations
The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.
The truth of this idiom seems to have been lost. Too many women believe that the most influential things they can do are in the … The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.Read more
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Poverty, Politics, And the Church
The plight of the poor. It is the one quazi-political issue that I often waver on. I get mad at the Republicans that seems more … Poverty, Politics, And the ChurchRead more
Posted inMeditations
Toxic Isolation
Among all of the shocking news to come out of the recent bridge collapse tragedy in Minnesota, one report saddened me more than all the … Toxic IsolationRead more
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Helicopters and Blame
So a man is chased by Police. Above head, helicopters fly to feed our insatiable need to see breaking news. Soon the helicopters are entangled … Helicopters and BlameRead more