Tag: The Gospel

HOW TO BE OFFENSIVE

HOW TO BE OFFENSIVE

Ask anyone who knows me and they'll tell you I'm not quite like other people. And I know from experience that when people don't fit easily into a stereotype, others attempt to either squash them into one or just write them off as being "weird". Some claim to approve of weird and unusual types, until they come across one whose weirdness doesn't fit their understanding … Continue reading HOW TO BE OFFENSIVE

MERRY CHRISTMAS…TO SOME OF YOU

Political correctness has almost succeeded in getting a stranglehold on free speech and free religious expression in the United States in recent years... Mr. Trump has become a leader in the battle to throw off its shackles, and announced unashamedly in his recent speech in Ohio that “We will be saying Merry Christmas again”. That's … Continue reading MERRY CHRISTMAS…TO SOME OF YOU

ALL’S FAIR IN LOVE,WAR AND POLITICS

ALL’S FAIR IN LOVE,WAR AND POLITICS

I know it's very unfashionable to talk about war, but whether you know it or not, and whether you want to be or not, you're in one... One of my mother's more common little adages was this one: "All's fair in love, war and politics". This wasn't part of her personal ethos, but one of … Continue reading ALL’S FAIR IN LOVE,WAR AND POLITICS

SELF DESTRUCTION AND SALVATION

SELF DESTRUCTION AND SALVATION

Self-destruction can be good or bad...it depends on you! I'd like to address two motivations for self-destruction. Don't worry, I'm not encouraging anyone to consider suicide. I've considered it many times, and finally lived to realize what a disastrous, wasteful, sad and selfish decision that could have been. God brought me into the world for a purpose: I don't have … Continue reading SELF DESTRUCTION AND SALVATION

THE “WHY DID I?” MOMENTS OF LIFE

THE “WHY DID I?” MOMENTS OF LIFE

I've lived long enough to have frequent moments of regret. I've done and said far too many stupid things. I've missed far too many great opportunities. I've neglected far too many lovely people. And far too many times I've said "Why did I...?" or "Why didn't I?" Before you start fretting on my behalf and … Continue reading THE “WHY DID I?” MOMENTS OF LIFE