Yes, most people think that Christians are arrogant when they proclaim the truth of the Bible and the truth of the gospel. Â They cannot understand that people who have been searching for the truth are really ecstatic when they find it. The best analogy to the Christian’s joy at having found the truth is the… Continue reading For Meddeneath, in reply to her question
My son and I were together last Saturday. And we weren’t talking about anything in particular when he asked me: how could you have made the decision to be baptized when you were so young? I admitted that I had to stop and search my intellectual hard drive to find an answer to that question.… Continue reading More on baptism and the 70s
During the holidays, we were all sitting around the dining table after lunch. My husband was in awe that he was still alive and will soon mark another year. Â He said that he never though he would see the year 2012. Â I agreed. Â And I mentioned Orson Welles’ book 1984 and the movie Space Odyssey… Continue reading On Baptism
On New Year’s day we turn on our hindsight. We think back and try to remember how we felt the New Year before. We try to recall our state of mind. Where were we the year before? How did we celebrate the New Year? We assess what we have done; what we have yet to… Continue reading Numbering our days
The holiday is over….just gathering my thoughts….will probably post something substantial tomorrow.  Sorry for my loooooooong absence. But I’m sure you’ve been busy, too.  Even if I had dutifully published posts, I’m sure you wouldn’t have time to read it, anyway. Holidays are always busy times. So, if you forgive my “neglect” then we can get… Continue reading Gathering thoughts