Looking for Resolution Recently I saw some security camera footage of an ICE raid at a car wash in Hamden CT. It reminded me of the continued unsettled issues regarding treatment of…
Tag: moral issues today
How to Choose a President
Good Character is Key With the first Republican candidate debate, the issues of presidential election politics became more pressing. Debate number two will intensify the voters’ dilemma. I know I am not…
Living Together is Unwise
A Wise Article When my daughter was of age, I advised her bluntly; “Men want sex, companionship and help at home and in that order. If you give them all three and…
A needed voice in the debate on homosexual practice
Unfortunately, in the Methodist church these days, much conversation revolves around the current debates and maneuverings regarding the issue of homosexuality especially as it pertains to church leaders. This thoughtful and honest…
Do we desire wholeness or just what we currently want?
That is a crucial spiritual question in our everyday struggle with temptation of all kinds. Will we take the long view of what leads to long term wholeness for ourselves and those…
Alcohol abuse increasing
Alcohol abuse is a problem no one wants to talk about. But it is an increasing problem in the US. And more and younger people are losing their lives because of it…
The church taking a stand in today’s confusion
Here is a thoughtful and challenging statement by some of the leaders of the church today. It helps us on the road to seeing how the church can take a stand today…
New study on sexuality insightful
Here is a new study that once again points out that the modern idea that some are born homosexual or transgender is not completely supported by research. The true picture is much…
A Deportation Order for a Parent like Jung Courville is a Crime!
Jung Courville’s case is another example of the immoral policy of attempting to deport a parent who has been in the country for years as a law abiding citizen. Of course, she…
Houghton Magazine hits a home run
Since I am an alumnus of four different colleges, I receive more than my share of college magazines. Usually they are marginally useful, just a vehicle for touching base with good memories,…