Suppose for a moment one could actually dangle a person over hell fire and brimstone. The body secured with just a thin chord, which could easily be severed, sending the poor soul into the unquenchable flames. Would that put the fear of God in anyone? No way. I doubt God would use any kind of … Continue reading Scare Tactics
Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman, and the Story That Defines a People
July 14, 2013, I was kicking back at home when the news flash came on that George Zimmerman was found not guilty for the second degree murder of Trayvon Martin. Backtrack to February 26, 2012, when George was on the neighborhood watch, saw Trayvon, perceived the lad was acting suspiciously, through a course of events … Continue reading Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman, and the Story That Defines a People
On the Recent Supreme Court and Defense of Marriage Act Ruling
I flipped on the television last Wednesday, June 26, 2013, and watched the news on the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which essentially kept same-sex couples from receiving tax, health and retirement benefits from the government. At that moment I thought, “Wow, whatever might come out of … Continue reading On the Recent Supreme Court and Defense of Marriage Act Ruling
Cleansing the Temple
Jesus Christ’s cleansing of the temple has been on my mind of late. Matthew informs us that “Jesus entered the temple and drove out all those who were buying and selling in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who were selling doves. And He said to … Continue reading Cleansing the Temple
Banknotes worth $65,240 eaten by termintes – Dooh!
I just came across this special interest story, Banknotes worth $65,240 eaten by termintes - People's Daily Online. After reading it, I just had to let out a Homer Simpson, "Dooh!" Sad to read of how a Chinese woman lost a huge sum of yuan due to a termite infestation, but fortunately the bankers were able … Continue reading Banknotes worth $65,240 eaten by termintes – Dooh!