Tag: CHARACTER

HOW TO SHOOT YOUR KIDS, AND OTHER USEFUL TIPS

HOW TO SHOOT YOUR KIDS, AND OTHER USEFUL TIPS

APOLOGIA PRE-POSTIA... Some of this post leans heavily on the negative side: I'm sorry, I just have a few things to get off my chest... HOW TO SHOOT YOUR KIDS "Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are sons born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them" (Psalm … Continue reading HOW TO SHOOT YOUR KIDS, AND OTHER USEFUL TIPS

IS SIN AN OUT-DATED CONCEPT?

IS SIN AN OUT-DATED CONCEPT?

Is the word “sin” outdated?  Most atheists and agnostics say it is. The government says it is, secular establishments say it is, The Doctor says it is (season 7), and even many ministers and churches, attempting to modernize and present a new, seeker friendly front, have let the term and the concept fall by the … Continue reading IS SIN AN OUT-DATED CONCEPT?

GODS, LUNKWISH and TOOTH

GODS, LUNKWISH and TOOTH

I heard that GK Chesterton once said "If something is worth saying it's worth exaggerating". I love hyperbole, in fact I love it so much I'd like to marry it. So I'm about to do a little courting... PRESIDENTS AND GODS Have you heard the latest news? It seems that Trump, Cruz, Clinton and Sanders have … Continue reading GODS, LUNKWISH and TOOTH

THESE FOUR REMAIN…

THESE FOUR REMAIN…

Paul the apostle wrote, in his often-used and eloquent discussion on love, that "these three remain: faith, hope and love" (1 Corinthians 13:13 NIV). Not wishing to correct Paul, I'd like to unofficially add another little but powerful word to his list: truth. Truth-that is, the absolute kind rather than the kind you may feel … Continue reading THESE FOUR REMAIN…

TAKING THE PLUNGE WITHOUT REGRETS

TAKING THE PLUNGE WITHOUT REGRETS

I saw a sign which read: "IN THE END WE REGRET THE CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE" Am I being over-cautious by weighing this statement before taking it to heart? Is it really a good idea to jump at every opportunity? I can easily recall many occasions when I've taken the plunge and regretted it, sometimes … Continue reading TAKING THE PLUNGE WITHOUT REGRETS