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I have a theory that when a preacher starts coming down hard against something there’s a pretty good chance that something is a particularly personal problem for the preacher. I have this on good authority – my own experience. For … Continue reading →

Evangelical Myth #2: All Christian homes are happy. I grew up in a family the embraced this myth so fully that almost any means would justify maintaining it including lying, or at least not telling the whole truth, which is … Continue reading →

When abortion is labeled as murder; when doctors who perform them are considered to be perpetrators of mass genocide; when pictures of dismembered fetuses are used as anti-abortion propaganda; when nothing short of God’s wrath is brought to bear on … Continue reading →

Chandler’s favorite TV program is “Mythbusters” on Discovery Channel where two former stunt men put to test certain myths, legends and television and movie special effects to see if they hold up in real life. Well in Wednesday’s Catch we … Continue reading →

Here’s an election week story to think about: It comes from the animated movie, “How to Train Your Dragon” that I saw for the first time this weekend. It’s the story of an imaginary Viking village and its incessant war … Continue reading →

We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. There is more hunger in the world for love and appreciation than for bread. – Mother Teresa Fear of homelessness is common among women, even very successful ones. … Continue reading →

For those of you who are curious about how the football game I went to last Saturday came out, I guess it depends on your perspective. If you’re an Oregon fan, everything went just ducky. If you’re from southern California, … Continue reading →

His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, according to His eternal purpose that He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. – … Continue reading →

Well it’s that time of year again when little ghosts and goblins come to your door trying to scare you. Mixed into this will be football players, firemen, princesses and your occasional screaming face along with an axe murderer or … Continue reading →

Two weeks ago I had the privilege of spending a weekend with some new and old friends in a chalet in the mountains of Washington State with no agenda but to exchange thoughts and ideas and share pieces of our … Continue reading →