Fall is a wonderful time to live in a rural community (I think it is always wonderful but especially fall). I am surrounded by the bounty of creation, from my backyard garden to the largest farms everyone is preparing for the harvest. I see the abundance of food around me and cannot help considering how... Continue Reading →
The Quest for Purpose
Jordan Peterson, professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, has become a popular writer and speaker, helping many people find purpose in their lives. I recently heard him talk about "the meaning of life"; it would be difficult for me to recreate the entire discussion, but I found one point interesting. He talked about... Continue Reading →
Why are we making a big deal of going to Church?
John MacArthur has been in the news recently because he has defied California's government and begun holding regular Sunday services. I have read some about his decision, his denial there is a pandemic, and his very public legal battle. I understand the struggles churches are facing as they deal with returning to normal worship routines.... Continue Reading →
Removing God and Public discourse
I frequently see social media posts where individuals lament groups which seeking to remove the phrase "under God" from the pledge of allegiance. While I do think we got along just fine before the phrase was inserted in 1954 and we could get along just fine if it were removed, I do sympathize with this... Continue Reading →