Tag Archives: Politics
priorities in dual citizenship
I am a citizen of heaven and a citizen of the United States of America. The former trumps the latter in every respect. Yet, unlike a growing number of my friends, I do not summarily disregard or downplay the importance of … Continue reading
potpourri: Obama, Israel, apocalypse, politics, and statues
President Barack Hussein Obama gave the order for the operation to kill terrorist Osama Bin Laden. Many in the world breathed a sigh of relief. Apparently Obama did too. He is feeling pretty good about himself right now, I imagine. I base … Continue reading
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Welcome to a new year and new decade!
*Tap*tap*tap* (((((echo))))) Wow. It is quiet here. Everyone must be asleep from a night of celebration, ringing in the new year. For my part, I went to bed early, although I did wake up five minutes before midnight only to … Continue reading
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Read My Lips: No Earmarks
If you do not like politics and strong opinions, then you may want to wander to another blog just for this post. If you do like them, then read on. The bill designed to preserve the Bush era tax rates … Continue reading
the price of liberty
Today citizens of the United States of America celebrate our independence from the tyranny of a monarchy which once threatened to extinguish the flame of liberty that burned brightly on our soil. Some hearts wavered, hoping that reason and compassion would … Continue reading
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God Bless America
Tomorrow is the 4th of July. For those who love liberty, who appreciate the sacrifices of our American founders and our contemporary patriots, who believe in the ideals for which America stands, it is a day of celebration. It is … Continue reading
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I Love America
I hear a lot of talk by Christians about how they are ashamed of America. They chafe at its rampant consumerism, a trait which is notably declining due to the economic downturn. Some criticize what they say is its Imperialism, … Continue reading
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Social Warriors or Christ-like Witnesses?
I posted a comment in response to an article on the Children’s Ministry and Culture blog yesterday. I share my opinion about the firestorm of Christian social reaction against the American Idol contestant Adam Lambert. I invite you to read it with … Continue reading
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Miss California Responds to Perez Hilton’s Same-Sex Marriage Question
Miss California was asked a question about same-sex marriage in the Miss America Pageant. She responded quite clearly, although her opinion did not please her questioner. Good for her. She may have lost the pageant, but she won respect from … Continue reading
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Change Has Come to the Whitehouse
To my friends in children’s ministry, this is a political post. Feel free to comment respectfully, but I won’t allow flaming. Yes, change has come. Pessimism has replaced optimism. President Obama states that the economy likely will get worse even … Continue reading
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