The joy of Facebook politics and religion is inspiring me today! The joy of FB is the way a crazy, hard, complex amalgamations of ethics, faith in God, political policy and more are converted into something so simplistic that a cute meme can somehow clear it up for everyone. I promise that I am not…Continue reading Meme Logic Fails
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Talking to Kids about Sex Part I… re-released
Talking to Kids About Sex Part I I married a girl who grew up in the city… with no guns in the house. Naturally, she was concerned about us having guns in our house, especially when we began to have children. So, I called my father and asked him about it. I remembered that I had…Continue reading Talking to Kids about Sex Part I… re-released
Emotional Numbing
http://alethiacounseling.com/2015/05/21/emotional-numbing-by-millie-tanner-lpc/ This is a great read for anyone.
How Often Should a Married Couple have Sex? Part III
Now, another other option(go back and read part I and II if you have not) is to sit still, or move away, and develop more and more resentment about not getting your “needs” met. (Sex is not a need, and that is why I put it in quotes in recognition of how many other counselors…Continue reading How Often Should a Married Couple have Sex? Part III
How often Should a Married Couple have Sex? Part II
But since we are talking about frequency… there is so often a problem with couple’s sex lives and a change in frequency seems like it would be the solution, but rarely is it. Frequency is rarely going to have the same threshold for two different people when your resources for loving each other are limited.…Continue reading How often Should a Married Couple have Sex? Part II
How often should a Married Couple have Sex? Part I
How often should a married couple have sex? 16 . Ok, just kidding. I know that most people are looking for a number, and even though you knew that I wasn’t going to offer one so easily, I know you are hoping for an easy answer even though you know one doesn’t exist. Answers? Yes.…Continue reading How often should a Married Couple have Sex? Part I
Calvinism and my views – Part II
Now, here are some of my personal responses to these points. My issue with the Calvinism branch of reformed theology is mostly based on the view that if one thing is true, others things cannot be… when often this is not the case biblically. If something appears to be paradoxical, it may be our error.…Continue reading Calvinism and my views – Part II
Calvinism and my views – Part I
John Calvin (1509-1564) was a serious player in the “reformation” – the break of what is now known as the Protestant Church from the Roman Church. He had very strong opinions on the way that the Sovereignty of God trumps any freedom that mankind might have… which might be none. Often today one misnomer (my…Continue reading Calvinism and my views – Part I
An Important Article about what church & Church are meant to be.
Check this out: I or We?
The uncommon life Popular historian and self proclaimed former Christian-turned-atheist, Dr. Bart Ehrman, in his debate with Dr. William Craig, clarified that a historian’s job is not to tell “what” happened, but what was “most likely” to have happened. He goes on to explain why that makes it impossible for him to hold to the…Continue reading
Is our President a Christian?
Is Barack Obama a Christian? Much has been made in the last few days as to whether Barack Obama is a Christian. As seems to almost always be the case, the media assumes (maybe rightly) that we have way too short an attention span to look at questions like these with any depth or intelligence.…Continue reading Is our President a Christian?
Reaction in the World of Mental Illness
Let me teach for one second on the word “merely.” As I have understood it, the word “mere” was originally an alcohol term. It referenced a completely unmixed drink. No water. No ice. No olives. Nothing but the alcohol called for. Merely vodka. Merely scotch, bartender. “Merely” is a reference to the concept: “this and…Continue reading Reaction in the World of Mental Illness
Minimizing unnecessary Conflict in the creation debate
My 15 year old son, Mark, is very involved in the debate world and is now adding speech competition to it. This is the speech he has started delivering this month; I think it has some great wisdom for Christians wrestling with the questions of how to interact with other believers, especially with whom they…Continue reading Minimizing unnecessary Conflict in the creation debate
5 Greek words for "Love"
The Five Loves Welcome! How wise of you to be researching love. Few things in life are more important than true love (“except maybe for a nice MLT: mutton lettuce and tomato sandwich…”)… I am no Greek scholar, but I am passing on what I have been taught and what I understand about these words…Continue reading 5 Greek words for "Love"
Come Judge a Debate Tournament!
We will be hosting a Speech & Debate Tournament here in Tyler on Feb 26, 27, and 28th…. at Calvary Baptist Church on Old Jacksonville (the schedule is below). We need and would love to have local judges come and judge speeches and debates. Come and be encouraged and impressed by bright leaders of the…Continue reading Come Judge a Debate Tournament!
What is… THE EVENT?
Conversation with the Event planner: “Hey, I would love to host an Event coming up… It is largely a speaking event, so I do need a talented speaker who can connect well with the audience. The speaker will have about 30-40 minutes and I would prefer the speaker have a sort of “call to action”…Continue reading What is… THE EVENT?
New Evidence that Jesus was Married?
New Evidence that Jesus was Married and Had Children A recently 6th revealed Century manuscript allegedly found in a British Library has created some stir. However, it shouldn’t. The Manuscript is known as the “Ecclesiastical History of Zacharias Rhetor.” and reason it was in the British library without gathering a lot of attention was because…Continue reading New Evidence that Jesus was Married?
What did Pope Francis just say?
What did Pope Francis say? Is has been widely reported that recently, at a speech before the “Pontifical Academy of Sciences” on 10/27/14, Pope Frances made a number of statements that have drawn special attention. The one drawing the most attention is: “God is not a divine being or a magician, but the Creator who…Continue reading What did Pope Francis just say?
Interesting data on mid-life crises
Here is some interesting information on mid-life crises… in case you want to learn some more!
Mental Illness Conference Talks Online
The Peace of Mind Conference was filled with fascinating information, helpful ideas and challenges. I would recommend any of them, but I especially recommend Ed Stetzer and Kay Warren. http://peaceofmindtyler.com