Like a Little Child Christians usually have a favorite Bible verse or two and one of mine is Jesus speaking … More
Tag: Bible
Straining out gnats and swallowing camels-Evolution vs Creation Debate
As a lover of science, a student of ancient texts, and a Christian who was taught both evolution and the … More
Beauty Passing Swiftly By…
Pastor Pat, who was a farmer before he was a preacher, once said, “If the world seems dark, if life … More
History Lesson: The more things change the more they stay the same
The turmoil in Iraq, Libya, Syria and (coming soon to) Afghanistan are good examples of SNAP. SNAP! That’s the sound … More
Science, History, the Bible and the Quest for Certainty
Let’s face it, humans crave certainty, and who can blame them? For 200,000 years, humans lived as hunter-gatherers, who were, … More
On Miracles-and one I witnessed
“Miracle” is the word we give to unusual events for which we have no explanation. To dismiss the possibility of … More
Woe to You, Rightwing Christian Leaders, Hypocrites!
I was an adult before I became a Christian and first read the Bible. I was shocked by much of … More
My Perky “Spanish” Daughter
To raise a biracial child in Deepsouth is to live in interesting times. Recently a customer left a note for … More
Critical Thinking Downhome Style
“We’d like the answer to life, the universe and everything. We’d really like an answer. Something simple.” Douglas Adams, Hitchhikers Guide … More
The Real Jesus
I was reading an article recently about the radicalism of Jesus. It was an interview of a Muslim by a … More