Sunday Sermon: Two things about bad things

There are two things that we can absolutely say with certainty about bad things: they will happen to good people, and good people will do them.The questions that all who want to believe in a loving, benevolent, saving God ask at some point in their lives often revolve around these two ideas. Those questions, of … Continue reading Sunday Sermon: Two things about bad things

The Republic for which it stands

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Every good American knows and has said those words hundreds, if not thousands of times in their lives. Learning and reciting the "Pledge of … Continue reading The Republic for which it stands

The Most Dangerous Woman in the World

However you may personally think that the most dangerous woman in the world is supposed to look, it probably is nothing like this 29-year old Northern Irish white mother of three.Samantha Lewthwaite, also notoriously known as the "White Widow", is arguably the holder of that 'Most Dangerous Woman in the World' title. The current internationally … Continue reading The Most Dangerous Woman in the World

America’s Cup 2013 ends in a winner-take-all

I've been a big sports fan for most of my life, so even as a kid and teenager had heard of the America's Cup. I knew that somewhere in the world, we raced boats against the world's best, and that we always won. That's about it.The first time that I can remember actually following the … Continue reading America’s Cup 2013 ends in a winner-take-all

Sunday Sermon: Intercessory prayer

Welcome back to the "Sunday Sermon" series, a former regular feature here, yet another that was allowed to drift by the wayside. Previously, the series was the one time each week where I was sure to post something of a spiritual nature.Beginning with today's post on "intercessory prayer", these weekly featured posts will become more … Continue reading Sunday Sermon: Intercessory prayer