Our salvation may depend on this vote
Why curse the darkness? Make a difference.
One of the things history teaches us is the positive impact a single person can have. Some time ago, I stood in Boston at the North Church. I looked up at the church bell tower. There Paul Revere saw the two lanterns hanging from the steeple warning of the impending invasion of the British army. One man, Paul Revere, rode the country side shouting the warning, “the British are coming, the British are coming.” One man, a dramatic positive impact.
Read MoreWhat more could a Biden tell-all book reveal about the man, anyway?!
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AuqsXcjNQ4] Would you rather receive your 100th political robo call of the week … or some straight forward news from NewsBusted’s Jodi Miller? Give me Jodi! Here’s this week’s stories with a much-needed humorous twist: √ Jodi’s scariest Halloween ever. √ Does anyone really need to write a tell-all book about Biden?…
Read MoreA little humor for our Lutheran readers
A kindergarten teacher gave her class a “show and tell” assignment. Each student was instructed to bring in an object that represented their religion to share with the class. The first student got up in front of the class and said, “My name is Benjamin and I am Jewish and this is a Star of…
Read MoreOkay, the fun and games are over …
The most beautiful words of the saints
This is All Saints Day. You and I are surrounded by the lovely words of two-thousand years of saints. Let us take a minute and bask in the beautiful glow of their wise words. I’ve assembled some quotes that move me. Which move you the most? What are some of your favorite quotes not included in this list? Let us honor these great men and women that preceded us by enriching our souls with their inspired wisdom:
Read MoreA message to undecided voters
Are there really any undecided voters in America? Maybe you are one. Maybe you are doing some soul searching. May I offer some perspective on why I am voting for the Romney/Ryan ticket? I preface these remarks by acknowledging that I did not support Mitt Romney in the primaries. If you read some of this blog’s posts from 2010 and 2011, you will find some sharp criticisms of Mitt Romney. Having cleared the air, I encourage you to vote for this ticket. I offer two broad reasons for doing so…
Read MoreIs it a cover-up?
The Morality of Voting for an Imperfect Candidate
By Chrissythehyphenated There is a principle in Moral Theology — the principle of double effect — which, under certain clearly defined conditions, permits us to perform an act that has both a good and an evil effect. In order for that act to be a moral choice, it must meet all four of the…
Read MoreThe Politics of Love
Christianity is built upon the beautiful Theology of Agape’(sacrificial) Love. Christ died on the cross so we might live. We, too, are called to live sacrificially for our neighbors, even if they are preborn. Barack Obama’s Theology of Abortion is built upon self-centeredness. It pits the well-being of one person against the well-being of his or her child. The politics of Love may very well swing this election …
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