The Alliance Defense Fund is urging churches to violate tax exemption laws Sunday by participating in “The Pulpit Initiative” or “Pulpit Freedom Sunday.” They would like participating churches to endorse a political candidate as a stunt to overturn tax laws stating that non-profits can lose their tax-exempt status by making political endorsements. Funny, isn’t it? [...]
Archive for September, 2008
“Who will save me from this body of death?” I understand Paul’s lament. As sad travelers on this dizzying rock we call home, we occupy bodies that are bound for death. Our destiny is decay and our lot in life is sickness and pain. I’m overstating it a bit, but it’s my blog, and therefore [...]
ARROGANT AFFLUENTS: I am so tired of small people with big wallets and good connections who think just because they view themselves as more valuable than others, they can complain loudly to the right people and put other people’s livelihood at risk. I cannot count the number of close calls I have had with this [...]
Sometimes, my dog makes a good teacher. He’s a very cute, very mischievous Shih-Tzu. When he’s not about the task of destroying my living room, he can be quite adorable. Despite his constant shenanigans, I’m still fond of him. Earlier this evening, my wife and I were sitting on the couch together watching our favorite [...]
This blog is not intended to be political. While, I must admit, election year is like football season to me, I will not delve into politics in this blog. However, I will link to people who do on occasion, when I see a fresh perspective. Based on our current political climate, that won’t be too [...]
Recently, scientists discovered what they are calling The Monogamy Gene. For those unfamiliar, it is a gene that is believed to influence monogamous behavior in men, meaning some men are genetically predisposed to cheat on their partners or to seek multiple sexual partners. I know that the knee-jerk response of the Christian community is going [...]