It’s been said in America that “abortion rights will die a death by 1,000 cuts.” This saying, often spoken by pro-choice advocates, believes that Roe vs. Wade will remain law in the United States. They observe, however, that other pro-life activity does not cease. Those who advocate for the right-to-life continue their campaign. They fight and win smaller victories—when tallied together—represent a…
Xanax, Librium, Klonopin, Valium, Ativan, Buspirone, Lexapro, Prozax, Paxil, Zoloft, Anaranil, Tofranil, Marplan, Nardil, Emsam, Parnate. If the list reads like a foreign language, it is not. To many Americans, these are household words. They represent a list of medications prescribed for anxiety. They reveal that anxiety is a significant and persistent struggle. The events of 2020 have not helped:…
Some players look for it. A screaming fastball just outside the plate. Not to hit a home run. They want to be hit. It’s a strategy. Get hit by a pitch. Get first base. Hughie Jennings was hit by 287 pitches between 1891-1903. In our modern era, Craig Biggio absorbed 285 pitches through 19 years with the Houston Astros. Some…
Christ preached about wealth in the Sermon on the Mount (Matt 6:19-24). You and I live in a land of wealth. Compared to much of the rest of the world, we ourselves are wealthy. Wealth is a tremendous stewardship from God; it is also the demise of many. Jesus tells a parable in Luke 12:15-21 to warn us of spiritual…