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A Rare Bird, A Strange Duck, One Funky Blog
random thought of the moment:
The word bipartisan usually means some larger-than-usual deception is being carried out.
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A Reminder About Proper Christian Behavior
Some recent unpleasant interactions between Christians have been weighing on my conscience. As I sat in eucharistic adoration this morning, I asked God what I should have done/be doing. Just before leaving the chapel, I prayed morning prayer of the divine office and the scripture reading was this:
“Let no evil talk come out of your […]
The Ladder of Divine Ascent: Placidity, Meekness, Malice, and Slander
Thisentryis part 3 of 8 in the series The Ladder of Divine AscentFrom The Ladder of Divine Ascent by St. John Climacus:
"You wish, or rather, have decided, to remove a splinter from someone? Very well, but do not go after it with a stick instead of a lancet for you will only drive it deeper. […]
Charitable Interpretation
Harmonious interaction between bloggers, particularly Christian bloggers, is very important to me. Blogs have tremendous potential for bringing folks of diverse backgrounds together. They can also contribute to fracturing the Body Christ. One courtesy I ask of my commenters is to use "interpretive charity" (aka charitable interpretation). It means, among other things, that we […]
Poor Argumentation in the Homosexuality Debate
"There's nothing I like less than bad arguments for a view that I hold dear." - Daniel Dennett "Nothing" is a bit strong for me, but I appreciate the sentiment. Those following the exchange between this blog and Ambivablog should read this post at Heart, Mind, Soul, and Strength. "It's difficult for […]
Have Christian Bloggers Lost the Plot?
I'm worried that Christian bloggers have lost the plot. My grandfather used to say that the habits or faults of other people that annoy us the most may be ones we are also guilty of. I guess that was his atheistic Quaker version of Luke 6:41. I am very often reminded of that lesson […]

