Author Archives: jim

The world was so beautiful and life was so short

Posted on May 26, 2015 by jim
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The desire to find peace on Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2015 by jim

I met President Carter at his church several years ago, after he taught Sunday School. During the lesson, the scripture referenced Mount Sinai, and Carter paused to mention that when he was negotiating the peace treaty between Israel and Egypt, … Continue reading →

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The Duggars – worshiping a wrong Jesus

Posted on May 23, 2015 by jim

“I don’t know who their version of Jesus or God is. I have no comprehension of the Duggar’s idea of right and wrong.” In 48 hours the Duggar’s reputation came tumbling down like a house built on stone-colored sand. Their … Continue reading →

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Psalm 19:1

Posted on May 21, 2015 by jim
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Posted on May 21, 2015 by jim
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Well . . . there’s this

Posted on May 18, 2015 by jim

Former Congressional candidate guilty in plot to bomb, kill Muslims in upstate N.Y. hamlet of ‘Islamberg’  What a nut. Given how much right-wing, anti-Islamic vitriol pours out of the mouths of prominent Christians (#franklingraham), the surprise isn’t that this happened. … Continue reading →

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Solomon in all his glory

Posted on May 16, 2015 by jim
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An Irish prayer

Posted on May 14, 2015 by jim
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A Prayer from the Carmina Gadelica

Posted on May 12, 2015 by jim
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The stones would shout

Posted on May 8, 2015 by jim
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Finding your elephant

Posted on May 6, 2015 by jim

Three blindfolded people were led to an elephant. The first person touched the elephant’s ear and said, “This is soft and supple like well worn leather.” The second person touched the elephant tusk and said, “This is hard and smooth, … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Traveling

Posted on May 4, 2015 by jim
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“Accepting Christ”

Posted on April 18, 2015 by jim

We’re born sinners. That’s what some Christians think. (Or is this what many Christians think? It appears so.) Most evangelicals say our sin nature is total depravity and the only thing that can save us is the grace of God. … Continue reading →

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Carmina Gadelica prayer

Posted on April 11, 2015 by jim
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