Monday, October 25, 2004
Winsome Faith
In traditions of A.A. and N.A. it says, "our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion." I feel that the best way to deliver the message about Jesus Christ is not through political action, advertizing or televized services but through the lifestyle of genuine believers....
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Thursday, October 21, 2004
Changing Our Minds
Emotions are considered dangerous. Reason is good. But it is my thinking that got me into trouble more than my feelings. Our highly educated culture puts a lot of value on the mind and little on emotions. We dismiss how our motives and attitudes give us more energy to do what is right than any of...
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Wednesday, October 20, 2004
Conversation as opposed to debate.
As Christians, we must love one another. Jesus didn't say that you should only love people like yourselves, but all Christians. The Catholic church has liberals to ultra conservatives in it. The original word catholic implied that it was for all humanity. Even though the protestants split from the...
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Tuesday, October 19, 2004
A Conversation
Regarding your response to my comments, I have a few more comments to add. You are writing of your experiences where you live, and I am obviously writing about my experiences where I live -- and they are very different. Hence, our generalizations. Both in Central CA, where I spent the first 21 years...
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Monday, October 18, 2004
A Response
Make2short, I am blown away with your generalizations and accusations. You obviously do not know any Republicans -- or at least any of the "new Republicans, the religous conservatives." How dare you make those accusations -- that the Republicans just want to get richer, pay fewer taxes, send their...
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When no one is there but God
Several times in my life, including last night, I try to call someone to talk to about my problem and I can't think of very many people and when I call them, they don't answer. So I rely on God alone, even though I'd rather not. Last night, after I couldn't reach my friend Ethel, I remembered a...
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Friday, October 15, 2004
Born in the U.S.A.
One comment that always offends me is "Isn't it wonderful to live in a country where we can worship freely, etc. Well it is and it isn't. Jesus said, "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are you when people revile you and...
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Tuesday, October 12, 2004
Helping the Poor
Whenever I suggest that we help the poor, someone points out that not all of them want to be helped. That may be true, but what I'm suggesting isn't a handout but justice for the poor. The schools in poor neighborhoods are often the worst in the entire district. There are many injustices that aren't...
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Better of Two Evils
The choice between the Republican and Democratic party is a choice between two evils. Neither party represents the ordinary citizen. Someday a viable third party will emerge. Right now the conditions are not bad enough for such a party to suceed. I look forward to that day. It will challenge all...
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Sunday, October 10, 2004
Kelly said, "I'm having trouble figuring who to vote for. I don't believe in abortion. I'd never have one myself." For me it is clear. I will almost without exception vote for a democrat. The reason I vote that way is because of my core values. I believe that the government should watch out for...
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