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“So, if they say to you, ‘Look! He is in the wilderness,’ do not go out.If they say, ‘Look! He is in the inner rooms,’ do not believe it…But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.”— Jesus Christ (Matthew, Chapter 24) “It’s […]
Read MoreWe are still grieving. I am still grieving. It was around noon yesterday when I saw the news alert for this shooting come across my phone. I burst into tears. Twenty young children, the most innocent and helpless members of our society, cut down by what will most certainly be judged to be a mentally […]
Read MoreIf you know me at all, you know how obsessed I have become with the story of Jdmityai Damour, the Walmart employee who was tramped to death on Black Friday in 2008. For those who don’t know, a brief refresher. And then, a word about this year…ie, what’s happening, what I’m consider, for this Black […]
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One of the more fascinating stories to come out of this presidential election cycle is the Romney campaign’s behavior on election night. For ninety minutes that evening, despite the fact that all the major television networks had called the race (even FOX), there was no communication from the Romney campaign. Did he know some objective […]
Read MoreDeeply concerned about the news out of Israel and Gaza today. It seems like both sides of that conflict are engaged in a dangerous game of chicken with each other. And so, perhaps a good time to repost this song and video from me. In the name of our common God, let’s keep praying for […]
Read MoreOne of the trends in United Methodism these days is to talk extensively about “the mission field.” It’s a buzz word. It’s a concept. The question is asked: “In every place where we do ministry, what does the mission field look like?” It’s a very very good question, and I’m glad we’re asking it. Demographics, […]
Read MoreWhat an election. While I know that there may be many who are stunned this morning, I have to say I am not surprised. This vote went almost exactly the way I assumed it would. As you can see here. (I am surprised by FLA, however…) So, what did we learn? 1) Trust Nate Silver, […]
Read MoreIt’s over. President Obama has been re-elected. Look like Nate Silver was right. I got pretty close too. (Still a bit surprised that it looks like Obama will win Florida…). Thought I’d post this video from tonight, here in Dallas. It’s the moment that the television networks called the race for President Obama. Have a […]
Read MoreIn ten minutes, it will be election day here. They’ve already voted in Dixville Knox, and soon will be elsewhere. As somebody who loves to watch politics the way that others obsessed over football/baseball stats, I thought I’d put forth how I think things will go tomorrow. Using the map at the great 270towin.com site, […]
Read MoreI wrote the song below after the 2004 election.Partisan tensions run high this time of the election cycle, so it’s probably a decent time to pull it off the shelf. Whoever wins, and whoever loses, the chorus is still true. “Purpleland” by Eric Folkerth Well, I called my friend up at NYUAnd she said, “Me […]
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