Black Lie Affairs
The first time I recall being aware of the devastating power of Black Lies was probably in the 2000 election battle between George Bush and Al Gore. I was running my daily errands, and while at the Post Office, I witnessed the woman ahead of me having a near emotional...
The Depravity of Man in Wonder Woman
This is not yet another review of Wonder Woman. Well, not exactly. It's more than that. Bear with me. I did see the movie this weekend and it is quite good. Almost worthy of a Marvel movie. I kid. It is the best DC movie in my humble opinion. Better than Man of Steel...
The Art of Deception – Deux
Good deception (by “good,” we mean effective) uses language to guide one's thinking in a particular direction. Sometimes deception is harmless fun, as in the case of “magic” tricks, surprise parties, harmless pranks, etc. When our son, Lee, was a lad, he and his...
Friends
Once a month, our good friend Penny comes and spends a night with us. There is nothing like time spent with a true friend to lift and strengthen the spirit. Penny has been our friend for 50 years this year, so we have a real shared history. Penny and her fiancé stood...
The Case for Christ is Not Cheesy
Good News, Christians. It's not Cheesy. Let angels dance. Let the people rejoice. A Christian film company made a Christian movie and a miracle happened. We don't have to lower our expectations. The Case for Christ is a film you can go see without preparing your...
Andy Stanley and The Sound of Music
All I trust I leave my heart to, All I trust becomes my own! I have confidence in confidence alone. I have confidence in confidence alone! Besides, which you see, I have confidence in me! ((Songwriter: Richard Rogers, “I have Confidence”; Performed by Julie Andrews in...