Testing My Christianity: Take Captive Every Thought!

… we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”  2 Corinthians 10:5Just for the record, I don’t swear, or curse as some would say it. I grew up in Massachusetts saying that bad words were swears. Oooooh, he said a swear word! After moving to the south, I remember telling a kid … Continue reading Testing My Christianity: Take Captive Every Thought!

Post-Truth Conversation: Do You Recognize It?

Emotion has a way of muddying the waters of an otherwise clear set of facts. It clouds the judgement and makes objectivity more difficult. This has always been the case, yet in recent years our society has made a significant shift in the delicate balance between emotional appeals and raw facts. Unfortunately, that shift has … Continue reading Post-Truth Conversation: Do You Recognize It?

Protesting the Police? Don’t Be Prejudiced While Screaming “Prejudice!”

The United States of America is a family of citizens and, not unlike your own family, has its problems. Just because Aunty Erline gets drunk and calls the neighbor outside of his name doesn’t mean your whole family is racist or lacks good sense. I would say the same for our country ... and for … Continue reading Protesting the Police? Don’t Be Prejudiced While Screaming “Prejudice!”