Tag Archives: Loving your neighbor

The rule of love

You’ve heard of the rule of law. The rule of law is defined in the Oxford English Dictionary as “the authority and influence of law in society, especially when viewed as a constraint on individual and institutional behavior; (hence) the principle whereby all members of a … Continue reading

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Servant girl helps cure enemy

There is an fascinating story told in the Second book of Kings (Chapter 5) about a young Jewish girl who was taken captive by the commander of the army of the king of Aram, a neighboring country and potential enemy … Continue reading

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Guy in crosswalk

In California, pedestrians rule. The pedestrian always has the right of way in a crosswalk. The minute you put your foot in a crosswalk, you are protected by the law. All cars must stop. I was driving near my home … Continue reading

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Mixed messages

There is a bar in Laguna Beach, CA that becomes a celebrated biker hangout every Sunday afternoon. There is always a live band playing and rows of gleaming Harleys on either side of the street, with people inspecting them as … Continue reading

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Back to New England

You could call it a homecoming … sort of. We did live in New England for seven years. It’s just that you’re not really home in New England unless you have relatives buried in the church yard and your family … Continue reading

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