Category Archives: Families

Did You Hear the One About….

You hear these words and you get ready to laugh, don’t you?  Well did you hear the one about the evolutionist, the abortionist, and the gay activist?

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A War of Words

Do you consciously say “chairwoman” or “spokeswoman?”  How about making sure you refer to him or her and always having to follow up with he and she?  You could resort to what Anthony Burgess does in his book 1985. He … Continue reading

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Momma We’re Crazy

“Mama He’s Crazy” is a song released by the Judds 30 years ago.  Today we can surely sing “Momma we’re crazy.”  At least those bright lights are crazy who have opened the way for women in combat.  To paraphrase General … Continue reading

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Why the Fuss Over Modern Family and The New Normal?

So what’s the big deal about featuring a happy gay couple as part of a modern, normal family?  I’m not asking what’s the big deal with you but with me.

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Let the Children Come to Me – Not!

This is from Crossbridge Community Church, Lakeway, Texas an LCMS mission: “The Kidz begin the morning in worship services with their parents so that they can enjoy the uplifting, contemporary music that begins our Sunday mornings.  Pastor Peter then blesses … Continue reading

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A World Worth Noting

  I personally don’t like World magazine and would not read it if a member didn’t give it to me, but some observations I’ve found there are worth noting.

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Animal Tales

I don’t like Veggie Tales; they are a memorable but moralistic retelling of Bible stories that many Christians think are good for children.  Vegetables are but Veggie Tales aren’t.  The behavior they teach isn’t distinctively Christian.  Muslims, Jews, and Mormons … Continue reading

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Fancy Let Herself Down

Bobbie Gentry first recorded the song in 1969; most know the Reba McEntire remake of 1990, but no matter who sings it Fancy says the same schizophrenic thing. A woman can give up her body and still be true to … Continue reading

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The Myth of Sexual Moral Neutrality

There it is on a list of 60 or so clubs at my daughters’ high school.  Amid the Chess Club, Karate Club, Astronomy Club, Powerlifting Club, and Robot Club is the Gay and Straight Alliance Club. With straight faces we … Continue reading

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Exhorting to Frustration

I want to do auto mechanics.  I yearn to be able to pop the hood and know what I’m looking at. I want to get under the car on a mechanic’s creeper and say, “Hand me that ¾ inch wrench,” and … Continue reading

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