What a wonderful event! We have been visiting our daughter and son-in-law this week in anticipation of this event. Our son-in-law awakened us about 4 am yesterday telling us it was time…
The First Amendment covers institutions expressing religious convictions
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2012/02/opinion_today_bishops_treating.html This opinion is given great press by the Post Standard, probably because they consider it politically correct. But it contains an obvious logical disconnect. The illogical assumption that is that institutions,…
I support Bishop Cunningham
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2012/02/bishop_takes_up_catholics_chur.html I wholeheartedly support the noncompliance stance of Bishop Robert J. Cunningham of the Syracuse Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church as he takes a firm stand against the Obama administration’s continuing…
Burmese Bible School Class Completed
What a joy once again to participate as a teacher at Burmese Bible School in Syracuse. I was the professor for the class, Church Leadership and Management. For the last three…
Fighting spam
Fighting spam is part of blogging today, I guess, unless one does away with comments. Askimet at least relegates most to the spam file. But why do I have to see it…
A winter pastime
In Central New York, one needs a winter pastime. JoAnne and I do jigsaw puzzles with the help of whoever happens to visit. As I mentioned, I now am doing them online occasionally too….
Cuomo’s plan for expansion of gambling is bad for New Yorkers
There are so many reasons to oppose gambling as a means of public fund raising. Here is an article that explains from the standpoint of professional economists why it is a bad…
2011 NIV revision clarifies language regarding homosexuality
Added clarity in the new NIV revision regarding the language used to refer to sexual sins is a big plus. This article explains the scholarship behind the changes. http://www.christianpost.com/news/latest-niv-bible-translation-clearer-on-homosexual-sins-says-theologian-66393/
January message series sets tone for the New Year
As we begin the New Year, most of us are making plans of some sort. Some of us (like me) are making plans to lose weight (again); others are making plans for…
The happiest people
I read a great quote this evening that is worth posting. It helps provide prospective for the New Year too. I’m enjoying the book very much. “The happiest people are those who…