Monthly Archives: June 2008

Political cartoons: Outsourcing the Election

Posted on June 30, 2008 by

When did Colombia and Mexico get to vote in the election?   I must have missed that in the Constitution….

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4 Minute Devotions: First and Last

Posted on June 30, 2008 by

When I gave my heart to Jesus more than thirty years ago, I tried to put Him first in my life. He had saved me from self-destruction and I was truly liberated by His Loving Spirit. It felt so good … Continue reading →

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Hot New Presbyterian Game: Jesus Says!

Posted on June 29, 2008 by

All week long, I watched the 218th PCUSA General Assembly. It astounded me how many times people stated that Jesus would do this or say that to bolster their arguments. What a load of baloney! None of us were around … Continue reading →

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Political Cartoons: McCain Madness?

Posted on June 27, 2008 by

Is John McCain stuck in a time warp? Is he trying to settle old scores?   He should be attacking Obama, not Jimmy Carter!

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Devotions: Pledge of Allegiance???

Posted on June 27, 2008 by

1 Corinthians 15:30   And as for us, why do we endanger ourselves every hour? The First Christians were incredible people. They came from all walks of life. Some were slaves and others were slave owners. Some were fishermen and … Continue reading →

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Political Cartoons: Roll over, Rover!

Posted on June 26, 2008 by

Karl Rove called Obama arrogant and elite today…   Talk about the kettle calling the pot black!

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4 Minute Devotions: Plugged In

Posted on June 26, 2008 by

Spreading the Gospel is God’s way of sweetening the world. Paul describes Christian witnessing as a fragrance pleasing to God and attractive to others. A short reflection on 2 Corinthians 2:14. Podcast version here 2 Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be … Continue reading →

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4 Minute Devotions: Holding On

Posted on June 25, 2008 by

The PC(USA) is holding its General Assembly in San Jose this week and I’m worried about the cultural decisions it may make. Why do we think that 21st century Christianity is any better than 1st century Christianity?   Podcast version … Continue reading →

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Political cartoons: Doctor in the Whitehouse

Posted on June 24, 2008 by

John McCain’s campaign called Obama the “Dr. No” on Energy…   I wonder what movie “Doctor” McCain is destined to become???

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4 Minute Devotions: An Old Lie

Posted on June 24, 2008 by

We all tell lies and have to deal with the consequences. I am still bothered about a lie I told my High School sports coach 35 years ago in Scotland.   Podcast version here   When I was in High … Continue reading →

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