My Journal
Where I share my thoughts in words.John Piper: Abortion Is About God
This is such a great viewpoint on abortion from the perspective of a life lived in surrender to God.
the answer is self
That's right. The philosophy behind political liberalism is what we in the Wesleyan tradition would call "the self life." When self is the centerpiece of philosophy, you get distorted views on every issue making news today.Yeah, I know I'm a bigot, a religious kook....
day of memory and resolve
It's been 7 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001. No one has forgotten. No one wants to. No one can. With bagpipe wail, we mourn their loss. With roses tossed, we celebrate their lives. With tolling bells, we mark their sacrifice. With names reverently read,...
what are they thinking?
I am continually baffled by the thought processes of what we would call the liberal left. My opinion is that the press and the media lean decidedly to the liberal side of the road. My question is: why? Don't they follow their thinking to its logical end? Do they not...
blog-happy
For all my fellow, addicted bloggers: there is a whole blogger culture that has enveloped us in its cyber-embrace. While doing some research for a presentation I gave on blogging, I found this website. Check out the list of blogging terms -- skip down to "blogging...
1st day of school
stewart -- 2nd gradeashley -- 8th grade (first row, in front of teacher) autumn -- 5th grade
making Him proud
Do you ever get the idea that maybe God frowns upon technological advances? You know, like He's upset that man is edging toward greater abilities?Maybe because of the Tower of Babel story where God scattered the peoples of the earth because they tried to assault the...
winning the gold
The phenomenon of swimmer Michael Phelps has added dazzle to the Beijing Olympics. This young man has captured the admiration of the world with his physical prowess and his good-natured attitude. Winning 8 gold medals and holding the record for the most gold medals in...
meant to be “lite”
OK, the previous post was meant to be "lite" stuff! I think either you guys are feeling sorry for me 'cause you think I'm "downing" myself or you're a little too squeamish to admit you and your husband have some differences too! (thanks, Beth, for commenting!) Relax,...
the sheriff and I
My husband and I are like Andy and Barney. Not in looks! In the way we approach life.Like Andy, the calm and unruffled sheriff, my husband faces life with a can-do, no-worries attitude and loves a bit of good sarcasm. Like Barney, the sentimental and high-strung...
