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Category Archives: Politics
Things That Matter
With all of the craziness that has come along with the massive amount of damage to the house: fallen chimneys broken joists roof raised I still have an insurance company dragging its feet about allowing the work to begin. … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Charity, Church, Education, Faith, Family, Friendship, Heaven, Life in these times, Politics, War
Tagged Education, Faith, Freedom, Friendship, God, Heaven, History, Our choices, Writing
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The Advent of Our God and Politics in Places of Worship
Some time ago, one of my readers sent me a private message asking if I would discuss whether Pastors, Rabbis, Priests should address current political issues when teaching or preaching to the gathered faithful. Although I know what I think … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Church, Education, Family, Friendship, Life in these times, Love, Politics
Tagged Abortion, Advent, Changing hearts, Christian witness, Clergy, Faith, Friendship, God, History, Our choices, Thoughtfulness, Worship
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Lure and Trap
At a former job in Arizona, one of my colleagues would regularly hold up as ideal Canada’s medical model where there was healthcare for all. As a veteran’s wife, I have learned both the blessings and limitations of The Veteran’s … Continue reading
The19th Anniversary of 9/11/2001
In these contentious political days, when rioters have toppled historical monuments in cities all across America, it is imperative to say a word about history. As individuals, we bring our baggage to the understanding of the world and its history. … Continue reading
Not For the Faint of Heart
Politics and political discussions these days are not for the faint of heart. Like many families and groups of friends, I have friends and family on both sides of the American political equation. I have learned, sometimes the hard way, … Continue reading
Old School Musings
I miss the public world I used to inhabit. Perhaps you remember it? Sometimes I think that maybe I just imagined it all. Sadly it seems such a long time ago. When I was a kid, it seemed as if … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Education, Family, Life in these times, Marriage, Politics, Responsibility
Tagged Children, Divorce, Education, Faith, History, Money, Our choices, Parental responsibility, Worship
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How We Speak
Facebook can be a remarkable place of learning. Posts are instructive to analyze. It is instructive to see how often worthy arguments regarding an important subject only preach to other people who already feel the same way that the writer … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Church, Friendship, Life in these times, Politics
Tagged Argument, Changing hearts, Free speech, Friendship, Humility, Our choices, Thoughtfulness
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Pray For A Eucatastrophe
Some time ago I wrote a blog post about the friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. On my book page I wrote this: To cut to the chase, let me suggest a book that seems perfectly tailored for reading … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Church, Family, Friendship, Life in these times, Politics, Responsibility, War
Tagged Armor, Blessings, Children, Christian witness, Faith, Freedom, Friendship, God, History, Illness, Love, Our choices, Persecution, Prayer, Sin, Trial, War
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I Can’t
I do not have it in me to fight culture wars. It hasn’t yet been three months since Ron died — and I do not have it in me to engage in much of anything on social media. Except, when … Continue reading
Litmus Tests and Lectures
In life, we are often called upon to make judgments. Sometimes officially — in our job, on a jury, whether the new employee is trustworthy to have keys to the building. But litmus tests abound in social life as well. … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Life in these times, Politics
Tagged Argument, Armor, Changing hearts, Free speech, Freedom, Friendship, Humility
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