Barack Obama had a few words on being “woke” and the danger of the “call out” culture.
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Immigration
That’s the real amnesty – leaving this broken system the way it is. Mass amnesty would be unfair. Mass deportation would be both impossible and contrary to our character. What I’m describing is accountability – a commonsense, middle ground approach: If you meet the criteria, you can come out of the shadows and get rightContinue reading “Immigration”
An Honest Conversation from the President
President Obama gave some very personal thoughts on how African American men feel things in America. After reading books like The New Jim Crow and listening to friends dialogue on my Facebook and Twitter, along with reading some of their blogs, I am way past even thinking, “Isn’t it time to get over it?” When I’ve watchedContinue reading “An Honest Conversation from the President”
Your Government is Listening to You!
In a revelation that shocks even the New York Times, it was somehow disconcerting to us that our government is listening to our phone calls. I am a Verizon customer, so the government has been monitoring my subversive conversations. I just don’t know how this should shock ANY of us. For those who championed George BushContinue reading “Your Government is Listening to You!”
Inauguration
This prayer for the president is a good one, and one I am praying this morning. We pray at the urging of Scripture: I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness andContinue reading “Inauguration”
Seething
13 The word of the Lord came to me again: “What do you see?” “I see a pot that is boiling,” I answered. “It is tilting toward us from the north.” (Jer. 1:13, NIV) One of my favorite preachers in Bible college was David Owen. He was a Welsh preacher on the faculty and his accent just addedContinue reading “Seething”
Good People
The poisonous political atmosphere shows no signs of ending soon. I will not be the one to end it. I will not be the one to influence anyone to pay attention. No matter. I just need to declare that I think there are some good people serving our country, no matter what the political rhetoricContinue reading “Good People”
Being Middle of the Road Means You’re Roadkill!
“Pick your side! You’re either fer us or agin us! If yer in the middle of the road it means yer roadkill!” Or so it seems to go these days. You just can’t seem to find the good in people or situations that are polarizing. Two examples. While in a group for dinner the implicationContinue reading “Being Middle of the Road Means You’re Roadkill!”
The Great “I Like” Campaign
It is so easy to develop a critical spirit. This is something challenging my own life. I just can’t get away from it. So, to combat it, I am on a campaign. I call myself an “equal opportunity offender” because I do not wish to be unfairly critical of just one side of an argument.Continue reading “The Great “I Like” Campaign”
Quote of the Day
This was from my reading this morning in Common Prayer: When I fed the poor they called me a saint. When I asked why they were poor, they called me a Communist.” (Dom Helder Camara; 1909-199) And in other news, I am sure this was a quote but we’ll never know: In last night’s halftimeContinue reading “Quote of the Day”
Apprentice 2 Jesus 