Is America Losing Its Religion?

My Italian-roasted coffee is heavenly this morning. That’s not a word I ever use to describe my coffee, but for some odd reason, that’s what came to mind. I started reading a book by the late Marcus J. Borg, who is sometimes described as a Jesus scholar. His book, The Heart of Christianity: Rediscovering a … Continue reading Is America Losing Its Religion?

Diversity Of Choices

I’m sitting here trying to decide whether to go to Starbucks this morning or just sit at my comfortable desk at home and write. I am so grateful that I have two wonderful choices where I will enjoy my dark roast coffee on this beautiful day. I’m choosing to stay at home. Have you ever … Continue reading Diversity Of Choices

Why Am I So Grateful Today?

I am the luckiest man in the world! I am at Starbucks with my first cup of dark roast and a blueberry scone and I didn’t have to pay for either! But that’s not why I feel like the luckiest man in the world. Today is my 69th birthday and am so grateful for still … Continue reading Why Am I So Grateful Today?

Abortion Ban In Tennessee

Today is the day in Tennessee when the abortion ban takes effect. Getting caught performing an abortion is a Class C felony punishable by three to 15 years in prison. That means that they will convict your doctor of this crime for saving your life because of a serious health issue related to your pregnancy … Continue reading Abortion Ban In Tennessee

Is Original Sin a Catch-22?

I was thinking about sin this morning with my coffee only because it’s so sinfully dark and delicious. I’m reading a book titled, Did God Kill Jesus by Tony Jones. I’m not going to give you a book review or anything like that. But the thoughts about Original Sin came to mind from reading a … Continue reading Is Original Sin a Catch-22?

The Paradox of Time

This morning while having my first cup of coffee I read about the annual Daylight Saving Time starting on Sunday. I think a lot of people are like me when they think, “What’s the point?” We’re already used to the time and the amount of light available during the day. So, why disrupt the flow? … Continue reading The Paradox of Time

Mom Hates Tattoos, And So Does God

My mother, who is 88 years old, and I were out for a drive the other day. We have our house listed for sale, and the buyers were going to view our home for about half an hour. We passed by a tattoo shop and I jokingly asked my mom if she would like to … Continue reading Mom Hates Tattoos, And So Does God

Which Church Would Jesus Choose?

Clearly the person who accepts the Church as an infallible guide will believe whatever the Church teaches. Thomas Aquinas Let's pretend that you have a choice in choosing your own Christian denomination (45,000+ in the world). You visit several different churches throughout the year and make an informed decision as to which one just might … Continue reading Which Church Would Jesus Choose?