Grace is a word that Christians frequently use, too often glibly and without proper thought. For example, I have been in several churches with Grace in their titles who offered very little of it to the people who attend. We all want grace, but … [Continue reading]
On corruption in government
I recently heard a radio commentator say that according to a survey done around the world, one of the foremost concerns of people is corruption in government. I doubt that many people are shocked by this since it is not a new problem. From the … [Continue reading]
Sunset on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon
While on vacation, we arrived at the Grand Canyon just in time to see the sunset on the South Rim. We had the privilege of experiencing a beautiful sunset of which the pictures taken with my inexpensive point-and-shoot camera do not do … [Continue reading]
Saint Augustine on Felicity
In The City of God, St. Augustine writes of the elevation of Felicity to the status of a goddess. On the value of felicity as something to be sought he writes: Felicity, however, is certainly more valuable than a kingdom. For no one doubts that a … [Continue reading]
