A prescription for gun control
As a red-blooded American, I love guns. And as a gray-haired arthritis sufferer, I love prescription pain killers. The pharmacist keeps the drugs behind the counter until I hand over …
Were the U.S. founding fathers Christian? Yes and no
Pop quiz! Take out a clean sheet of paper and a number 2 pencil. True or False: The Declaration of Independence was signed July 4, 1776 All signatures were not …
‘Spray paint’ parenting
Both five-year-old Paul and his bike were banged up after a summer of skids, spills, and “wheel-ies.” So one weekend, we spent hours sanding down the chipped areas on the …
Top ten things my mom taught me
I have in my right hand, direct from my home office in Corn Borer, Indiana, today’s category: top ten things my Mom taught me. Actually, there are probably thousands: how …
Children who marry their parents: the psychology of courtship
It’s “sweeps” week and the TV talk shows are putting their “Satanic Sibling Serial Killers Who Dress Like Tramps Reunited with Their Fertility Lab Dish” guests on parade. One subject …
Why be bent out of shape by LGBTQIA+?
Adapted from The Why Files The late Fred Phelps and his followers became infamous for their picketing with signs declaring, “God Hates Fags.” Phelps message and methods have been condemned …
Are natural disasters ‘acts of God’?
Insurance companies describe tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires as acts of God,” but how much responsibility for hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, wildfires, blizzards, typhoons and tornadoes can be laid at the …
Harry Potter: the good, the bad, the muggly
Is the Harry Potter phenomenon a force for good or evil? Ever since the worldwide best-selling book series and films magically appeared, arguments— pro and con—have been flying like bludgers …
When does a group become a cult?
As as our world becomes more and more polarized by race, religion, political beliefs, etc. many groups are taking on the characteristics of a cult. Here are the danger signs …
They don’t make crosses like they used to
Two thousand years ago, the Romans hand-crafted them out of real wood—rugged, solid, durable—stained with natural colors. Awe and respect were felt for the manufacturers of these creations. But like …
Sharing the Old Story with New Age believers
“You can’t reach New Agers through any of the normal ways Christians try to reach out and touch them,” Gail Ow, a former New Age believer, claims. “One person asked …
‘Faith of Our Mothers’
If your church is tired of replacing “Father” with “Mother” for “Faith of Our Mothers” on Mom’s special day, here are some brand new lyrics for the old, old song: …
iNo hablo Estrogen! Becoming gender fluent
I knew something was wrong the second I said it. While on a speaking tour of Australia, our host had warned us what words not to use “down under.” For …
My ‘real job’
6:00 a.m.: The clock radio interrupts my sleep with news of a coup in Latin America, a drop in the stock market, and more fighting in the Middle East—minor stuff …
Perfect love for imperfect people
Adapted from Perfect Love: A + Living in a C- World Kevin and Jennifer show up at every youth meeting. Whether it’s for pizza or prayer, roller skating or revival, …