Monthly Archives: July 2008

A Prayer of Blessing for the Teachers

A few years ago, the Baptist Center for Ethics produced materials that could be used by local churches about this time of year to highlight the holy calling that our teachers accept when they offer themselves as teachers of our … Continue reading

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Jiggling Doorknobs

While most Christians talk like they’ve heard from the Almighty, I can’t say I’ve ever heard the voice of God. I know the Bible tells of a few times when someone heard the Voice, but since I haven’t, I figure … Continue reading

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Political Email as Terrorism: The Libelous Forward

Like everyone else, I daily receive forwarded email messages from friends and acquaintances. Whenever it says at the bottom, “Pass this along to ten of your friends and keep this message alive,” I immediately determine I will not pass it … Continue reading

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The War Between Men and Women

It’s been a busy couple of weeks for what James Thurber called, “the war between men and women.” Thurber didn’t begin the war, mind you, but he spoke and wrote satirically about how women and men have traditionally been at … Continue reading

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I am the Alpha and the Omega

The funeral home was packed because “Uncle Jimmy” was a man people counted on in life. He was a well-respected leader in the community and the community gathered in droves when he died. Uncle Jimmy was a true salesman. He … Continue reading

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Voting the God Ticket

I first wrote a few stories about “Back Row Birdie” seven years ago. Birdie’s a fictional character who sits on the back row of church where she can keep her eye on things in her church. From that elevated perch, … Continue reading

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