Give me some trite advice.
Sharks or no sharks?
“In our Western civilization we are obligated both morally and intellectually to come to grips with Jesus Christ; if we refuse to do so we are guilty of being bad philosophers and bad thinkers.” -C.S. Lewis, God in the Dock, p. 294
“The distinction between natural and supernatural broke down; and when it had done so, one realized how great a comfort it had been, how it had encouraged the mind never to think of both in the same context.” -C. S. Lewis, "Perelandra"
If you could commute to work by palanquin or sedan chair, would you?
“Real Christianity and consistent Atheism both make demands on a man. To admit all of the comfort of one without its discipline- to enjoy all of the liberty of the other without its philosophical & emotional abstinences- may be honest, but it’s no good pretending it’s uncomfortable.” -C.S. Lewis, “Revival or Decay?”
It's International Games Month at the library, that time of year when my job is to play games with people in the library.
506 years ago, the Protestant Reformation began. This movement, and other Christian movements, brought literacy, education, health care, religious tolerance, and human rights throughout the world.
What do you and I agree about?
"Popular" and "good" are two different things.
I don't see a reasonable "American values" (truth, justice, liberty, freedom, democracy, etc.) argument against providing military aid to Ukraine.
Releasing hostages is only a good deed if you didn't take the hostages in the first place.
How's your oppression today?
Why is Lipton "America's favorite tea?" Drink better tea, fellow Americans!
I Peter 5:8-10: "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast."
"What's That Smell? A Short Essay"
What instrument do you play that has the most visually interesting "air" version?
It seems like the Gaza-Israel war is harder to explain to my kids than the Russia-Ukraine war.
What is your favorite food smell?
Joined Nov 2022
