The current "flavors" of Christianity. We have Christian denominations that preach the lessons presented by Jesus. We have the hell and damnation pastors who teach of a God we should fear. Then we have the Patriotic Christian. They are less tolerant of other faiths and stress the gospel of God and country.

I tend to believe that the teachings of ( Read more... )

This happened last sunday night.Tonight I was in the right place at the right time. I was passing through the local casino when I saw a friend I had not seen in months. As I greeted her I noticed something strange happening. She was having a stroke. I had a friend get security and they called the paramedics. Lucky for her it was not major but for a ( Read more... )

We need to rediscover our humanity. To many people a small act of kindness will mean the world. Giving someone a meal. Giving someone a warm jacket. Letting someone get in out of the weather. More than just a kind word but an attentive ear. Say a few extra prayers each night. Some people present a rough exterior as a firm of defense. Down deep ( Read more... )

Invisible disease. I have one. Since 1975 (and probably before) I have had Lupus. I have the more deadly firm called Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. It is an autoimmune disorder. My immune system has at times attacked my kidneys, my spleen and other organs. It has placed my body under such stress that all vital systems shut down. I died once and was ( Read more... )

I'm pretty much into life and living but there are times when we need to learn about dying with a purpose and with dignity. How we face death is confusing to most people, many have not faced death. I've faced death and dying many times. I have been "dead" more than once myself. The first time I was unaware, the second time I was fully aware. I was ( Read more... )

I like this quiz. I think everyone needs to answer these questions.

1. What do you think caused your heterosexuality?
2. When did you decide you were heterosexual?
3. Is it possible that your heterosexual is a phase your might outgrow?
4. Why do you insist in flaunting your heterosexuality? Why can't you be what you are and just be quiet ( Read more... )

This is the story of an artist, a guerilla artist who decided that a cliffside abouve a tunnel was a good place for some art. I recall seeing this art and wondering about the story behind it. Follow the link you will enjoy the story.

http://www.scpr.org/programs/offramp/2017/01/12/54389/lynne-westmore-bloom-81-the-man-who-painted-malibu/

The real danger today is Paul Ryan. He is a con man that makes Trump seem like an amatuer. He is also a devout follower of Ayn Rand and Objectivism. He is already working to get Trump into his fold. A lot of Republicans don't like him because he's not to be trusted. When it comes to a Trump presidency you have to understand the rules of succession ( Read more... )

https://sojo.net/articles/southern-baptists-attacking-russell-moore-mistake

The real test of Trump will be his veto of the draconian cuts to Social Security and Medicare. They are rumored to be as high as 28℅. That will leave a lot of people hungry or homeless or both.