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  • How to make Sense of the Bible

    Every year, there’s a bunch of folks who set out to read the Bible cover-to-cover in a year, but often don’t make it. They start out in Genesis, and get through creation and the flood. It’s rough, but kind of interesting. Exodus is exciting with Moses and his miracles, but then they hit Leviticus. Ugh,…

  • Entitled

    With the recent passing of one of the longest reigning monarchs in Europe, people around the world are sharing their condolences with our British friends. Now that that’s over, I would like to remind everyone of the horrible religious, political and economic systems the monarchy represents. Even though the English crown was downgraded to a…

  • A Blank Sheet

    Since you asked…

  • 6 Plagues of the Old Testament

    To use only one verse for guidance is to limit our understanding and perhaps prolong our suffering.

  • Ba-na-na-s!

    While staying at a Vacation Rental By Owner in Maui on our 10 month delayed 10-year anniversary trip, we sampled some bananas grown locally. Unlike the larger ones we’re used to from our grocery store, these little ones have a brighter, sweeter flavor. It got me thinking about bananas. According to the Internet, the majority…

  • Our History Month

    We don’t have to be the same to get along.

  • Women’s March

    Celebrating women isn’t the purpose, equality is.

  • All Voices Matter

    If you can’t handle February, then maybe you won’t appreciate being challenged all year long.

  • Black History Month

    Today is February 1st and the first day of Black History month. The purpose of having such a month is learn about the influence and contributions of Black Americans in our shared history. Today I learned, the first Black man to arrive was actually sailing the Santa María. A navigator and explorer of African ancestry,…