One of the joys of having grandchildren is the possibility of laughing at situations that were thoroughly exasperating when one was a parent. I know that I should not, but, somehow, exasperating childhood memories acquire the patina of funny stories … [Continue reading]
Simplicity is part of Christianity
'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free 'Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be,And when we find ourselves in the place just right, 'Twill be in the valley of love and delight.When true simplicity is gained, To bow and to bend we … [Continue reading]
Why I dislike nominal Christianity
Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important. – C.S. Lewis I am ever so tired of nominal Christianity. By nominal Christianity I do not … [Continue reading]
I am guilty of good works
Here is the practical problem that I see in many of the arguments by Protestants against being concerned about good works. They are so worried that any talk of works will mean that salvation is not by grace that they throw the baby out with the … [Continue reading]
No amnesty applies to everyone, right?
One of the hallmarks of the Tea Party has been its insistence that there be no amnesty for those who break the laws. That is, if you come to this country from another country and break the law, then you need to pay the full penalty of the law. … [Continue reading]
A little humor in Scripture
The epistle reading for today is told with a funny twist by Saint Luke. The story starts out seriously enough. Herod Antipas begins to persecute the Church. Saint James is taken captive and killed. Then Peter is taken captive. But an angel of the … [Continue reading]
Honoring the fallen
The video above comes from New Zealand. Three New Zealand soldier were killed in Afghanistan and their comrades chose to honor them according to New Zealand culture. I was not only impressed, but also brought to tears. Look at the video closely. … [Continue reading]
Enough with the weapons other than guns kill more people
Homicides by Weapon … [Continue reading]
Modern inability to think logically and classical education
The two cartoons above actually do go nicely together. In America, we are no longer required to do classical studies. After all, we are a practical people. We only need to know what is necessary to make things function. Unfortunately, there … [Continue reading]
O’Reilly’s The Last Days of Jesus Christ
Recently I finally finished reading The Last Days of Jesus: His Life and Times, by Bill O’Reilly. It was a book that I was looking forward to reading. Given Mr. O’Reilly’s spot on Fox News, and his defense of conservative causes, I fully expected a … [Continue reading]
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