It is easy to dislike anyone who openly admits that they do what they do to get what they want and yet if you change one word you turn what would be considered a selfish declaration into a statement of self-preservation. Replacing the word “want” with the word “need” substantially alters what people will assume about the person who made the statement, but does it really change anything? (more…)
It’s tough to be a Christian in a post-Christian world. I’m actually surprised that people are surprised how tough it is (try saying that 5 times fast). We have been lulled into a false sense that we are the norm, that we are individuals in a group comprised of anyone who is anyone. (more…)
In a few months my wife and I will celebrate 5 happy years of marriage. I’m not sure how that ranks with the rest of the world but I figure 5 happy years out of 29 years of marriage isn’t bad. A few days here, a couple of weeks there, one or two hours here, a few minutes there. If you think I am joking you would be mistaken, we have been married for 29 years! (more…)
From time to time my blog will include excerpts from my book “Blueprint.” Like any author/blogger, I find it difficult to leave the words I have written in my computer waiting for a publisher especially when someone somewhere may need to read them today. (more…)
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