But instead a stance taken against girls going to college. Here is the “logic” of the article. Men prefer debt free virgins without tattoos. College is where debt, sex and tattoos happen. Therefore girls shouldn’t go to college. This logic is obviously filled with error. Even if some men prefer these traits, and even if…Continue reading Response to Men Prefer Debt Free Virgins – Part 2
Response to Men Prefer Debt Free Virgins – Part I
Response to Men Prefer Debt Free Virgins without Tattoos A few days ago, an article by one Lori Alexander hit Facebook with a storm and for the life of me, I cannot figure out why. I think the inflammatory title helped. I think this is the main effective tool for creating attention. I think the…Continue reading Response to Men Prefer Debt Free Virgins – Part I
Political Issues and Christians and the Johnson Amendment Part II
Many on the other side of this case make the argument that the amendment limits their freedom of speech. They say that it means that they cannot “speak their piece” in support of or in condemnation of a political candidate or party. I would respond that of course they can, and legally. At any point…Continue reading Political Issues and Christians and the Johnson Amendment Part II
Political Issues and Christians and the Johnson Amendment
Political issues In general, I am a big fan of Christians being motivated by our faith to be involved in protecting the liberty via the political system. I think it is vital that we understand how and why things work – even if they are not directly connected to scriptural issues – like raising or…Continue reading Political Issues and Christians and the Johnson Amendment
Confederate Monuments, School Names, and more… REL Tyler, Texas
Here in Tyler, Texas, we have a school named “Robert E. Lee Highschool”. It is really a pretty good public high school. Like all public High Schools, it has its share of kids from all kinds of backgrounds, issues, ethnicities, social levels, etc. Like most public High Schools, this is one of its great strengths.…Continue reading Confederate Monuments, School Names, and more… REL Tyler, Texas
what do essence and nature mean? A Simple Explanation.
What is meant by “nature” or “essence”? I am not a trained philosopher, so any input on here for this topic from a philosopher is appreciated. However, I like to take challenging concepts and explain them so that almost anyone can understand them. In order to do that, I often find that foundational concepts have to…Continue reading what do essence and nature mean? A Simple Explanation.
Life hacks for fathers
http://cathykrafve.com/life-hacks-for-fathers/ My friend hosted me on her podcast this week. It was time that went by shockingly quickly! I think there is some fun stuff there!
Rites of Passages, The Basics
As a counselor and a pastor… and as man, rites of passages are very important to me. Throughout history and across people groups, rites of passages have been culturally vital ways to communicate to members of the community that they are taking on a new role within that community – boy to man, worker to…Continue reading Rites of Passages, The Basics
The Art and Science of Studying the Holy Bible
Hermeneutics Here we have a very simple look at a topic that all too few Christians understand. No, not Herman… or even the study of Hermans. It is the art and science of studying The Holy Bible (and I suppose other holy books as well). It is called “Hermeneutics” after the Greek god “Hermes” –…Continue reading The Art and Science of Studying the Holy Bible
Good Article on Stress
http://blogs.bible.org/engage/michelle_pokorny/this_is_your_brain…on_stress Periodically, when I am introduced to a valuable article on another website, I try to let you know about it here. This is an example! Enjoy.
God's Maternal Traits – Part ii
Here are some key passages that reference some of God’s traits that clearly have a maternal feel to them: Isaiah 66:13 For thus says the Lord: “Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream; and you shall nurse, you shall be carried upon…Continue reading God's Maternal Traits – Part ii
God’s Maternal Traits–part i
Often when someone reads that God is referred to as “He” in the Bible, they think that implies that God has a sex prioritization or and sex hierarchy. Or the fact that God is a “He” also makes Him more like a male human than like a female human (or a male human more like…Continue reading God’s Maternal Traits–part i
Boring Marriages
Sometimes you hear people say that they are in a boring marriage. They aren’t stimulated intellectually like they once were. They aren’t as excited about spending time with their spouse anymore. They just feel like they are both going through the motions, stuck in a rut, and just fulfilling obligations. Their heart just isn’t in…Continue reading Boring Marriages
Star Wars The Last Jedi Review – Part iv
momentConclusions Many people have argued that this is only a movie. The director can make changes to whatever he wants and it shouldn’t matter… after all, it’s just a movie. I once had a seminary professor who said that if a preacher is going to take over a new church and then change everything, he…Continue reading Star Wars The Last Jedi Review – Part iv
Star Wars The Last Jedi Review – Part iii
Comedy Here is a trend I wish Hollywood would reverse: if something is funny one time, then 2 or 3 or 4 or 7 times is that much more funny. It isn’t. This is not just a Star Wars thing. Pretty much all action movies have now adopted this from situation, slapstick and awkward comedies. …Continue reading Star Wars The Last Jedi Review – Part iii
Star Wars The Last Jedi Review – Part ii
If you are looking for the good things I have to say about TLJ, you can start at: https://chrismlegg.com/2018/01/16/star-wars-the-last-jedi-review/ But now the problems – these are going to come fast and furious and will feel like they are being machine gunned. I apologize for the cheap writing here – I might should have done it…Continue reading Star Wars The Last Jedi Review – Part ii
Star Wars The Last Jedi Review
Star Wars Last Jedi Critique I had wanted to wait until I had seen it twice until I wrote this, but though I hope to at some point, I have realized that most of my complaints are likely to get worse rather than better, so I can hope, but I do not predict a positive…Continue reading Star Wars The Last Jedi Review
The Uncommon Life – Part 2
I am sorry that this two part article got broken up. You might go back and refresh yourself with the first part again. This level of “oddity” is so “common” that it inspired Tom Clancy to say that “the difference between fiction and reality is that fiction has to make sense.” Mark Twain is given…Continue reading The Uncommon Life – Part 2
Pope Francis changing the Lord's Prayer
“and Lead us not into temptation” According to “The Independent” on Dec 8, 2017: “Pope Francis has called for a change to the wording of the Lord’s Prayer, as the existing translation implies God ‘induces temptation’… The prayer, also known as Our Father, asks God to ‘lead us not into temptation’.” “The 80-year-old also highlighted…Continue reading Pope Francis changing the Lord's Prayer