Rev. Dr. JoAnne Lyon, General Superintendent of the Wesleyan Church and a leader in the Pan-Methodist movement, was among those invited to greet Pope Francis on the White House Lawn. She…
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Thoughts related to specific news articles
“Vitamin N” for children
I have long said that one of parents’ main jobs is teaching their children the meaning of “no.” Here is a great article from the Hartford Courant in which the writer,…
Trauma response can possibly be passed to the next generation
These two articles talk about scientific investigations that have started to show that what happens in one generation can affect the genetic makeup of the next. Specifically, the first article showed…
Debate impressions
I watched the last 90 minutes or more of the Republican debate tonight. Who impressed me as I watched? It was not exactly the ones I thought would impress me. …
Excellent article on gay marriage ruling
This article was reprinted in the Hartford Courant from the Washington Post. It is excellent both in content and in spirit. We need to realize that those who follow the values…
God’s Mercy Transcending Evil in Charleston.
Our hearts are broken by the horrific murderers at Emmanuel church in Charleston. It is unfathomable that the horrid deed was done in prayer service by a man who sat…
Time to help Nepal
You and I can help!. I have advocated for some time that American Christians have an ongoing giving relationship with a reputable charity that helps in third world countries. When crises…
Pray for Wise Peacemakers
My heart is filled with grief at the picture of Muslims affiliated with IS lining up Christian Copts for martyrdom. My mind reels. In addition, religiously motivated shootings in Denmark and France…
Less partisanship needed to resolve immigration issue
On the issue of immigration, I am appalled that the Republican party cannot see the need for compromise and the necessity of fixing a badly broken immigration system. When families are being…
Baseball ads and culture
For the first time, I was able to watch at least some of every game of the World Series. For a long-time baseball fan, this was a big deal that has been…