For the last several years I have made an effort to make friends who don't look/believe/act like I do. From racial to sexual to theological differences... I have made a lot of great friends. I've spent a lot of time drinking coffee, eating sushi, and lifting weights with my friends. I've listened... and from time … Continue reading We might not be communicating
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A couple more thoughts on Christians, marijuana, and other drugs
Yesterday I wrote a blog in which I did some thinking out loud about Christians, marijuana, and other drugs. I overlooked something that is important and need to post it; I also want to crystallize a thought I tried to express yesterday. Ready? For Christians, we must consider two things as we have this conversation... 1) … Continue reading A couple more thoughts on Christians, marijuana, and other drugs
Christians, marijuana, and other drugs
This one could get me in trouble. I like trouble... so here we go. I've been thinking lot about the legalization of marijuana. While I have not completely arrived at a conclusion, I'd like to think out loud with you on this blog. Let me tell you two things about me and Mary Jane (aka … Continue reading Christians, marijuana, and other drugs
Stop “playing small”
"Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you." Steven Pressfield Oh my! How liberating those two sentences are! It's okay to be good! It's okay to be REAL good! It's okay to be the best! No need for shame. No … Continue reading Stop “playing small”
Your prescription might not be your solution
"You need to take (fill in prescription name). That will take care of your (fill in issue)." I understand that … Continue reading Your prescription might not be your solution
Hungry… but not by choice
I just ate. I'm still hungry. But for me this is a choice. I am preparing for a Physique Show in 5 days. Though I have not eaten much, I have already eaten three times today (it's lunch time now), and I have eaten well at each meal. The quality of my food is not … Continue reading Hungry… but not by choice
Re-thinking “entitlement” thinking
There's a huge conversation taking place these days revolving around the idea of "entitlement." I'm sure that if we sat down and had this conversation, there would be a divergence of views on this subject... see I have liberal and conservative friends (imagine that) who are all over the place on this topic. HOWEVER, this … Continue reading Re-thinking “entitlement” thinking
“They’ll get their’s”
I've heard this line before, typically in reference to people who have done something mean or unjust. The fact that we have to say that can be frustrating though. It's frustrating because we want drive-through justice! We want bad people to be punished immediately, and usually we have a specific form of justice in mind! … Continue reading “They’ll get their’s”
A small rant on racism, Drudge Report, theology
This was the headline on the Drudge Report this morning. It bothered me quite a bit. We wouldn't be asking this question if it were two white men back to back. These are two brilliant men with two sets of ideas each of which appeal to millions of people. Both men are articulate, … Continue reading A small rant on racism, Drudge Report, theology
Why we turned off our TV
Yesterday the "cable guy" came and disconnected our cable which means we have no TV. Not even local channels. Nothing. This was not the result of an unpaid bill. It is the result of several months of discussion. Let me take you back a bit... A few years ago Sherri and I turned off the TV … Continue reading Why we turned off our TV
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