I've been contemplating the greatness of the wealth we live in, along with the complaints of poverty. I've also been contemplating the complaints about fairness. The rich get richer, and the poor get poorer. The rich don't pay their fair share. Yet, when I look at the wealth around me, all I see is the … Continue reading Of Wealth and Fairness
Category: Social Issues
From “No king but King Jesus” to “King Government”
1 Samuel 8: 20: " That we also may be like all the nations; and that our king may judge us, and go out before us, and fight our battles." Today's post comes from a reflection on the above reading, which I came across (again) during my daily Bible reading. The emphasis (italics) is mine, … Continue reading From “No king but King Jesus” to “King Government”
How to face radical Islam
I don't think I could say it any better than this video. What I would like to add is that while Muslims must take the lead, the rest of us in America who aren't Muslims need to support those Muslims instead of showing fear and isolationist tendencies. We need to show they have the same … Continue reading How to face radical Islam
And that’s why the Trump is a Tramp….
Okay, a few of you might catch the musical illusion of the title of this post, though the fact of the song is actually the reverse of my point. Because my subject really is the tramp when he plays his Trump card. Read the below quote from Heretics by G.K Chesterton, and then I'll make … Continue reading And that’s why the Trump is a Tramp….
The not-so-Swift street
Today's post is on Swift Street in North Kansas City. It doesn't live up to its name. I've been thinking about writing on this for awhile. Swift street has a 25 mph speed limit. Burlington, two blocks over, has a 40 mph, so swift is actually slower. When I am riding my bicycle on Swift, … Continue reading The not-so-Swift street
Gestalt of Firefly
The Ballad of Serenity Take my love. Take my land. Take me where I cannot stand. I don't care, I'm still free. You can't take the sky from me. Take me out to the black. Tell em I ain't comin' back. Burn the land And boil the sea. You can't take the sky from me. … Continue reading Gestalt of Firefly
In case it wasn’t clear the first time …
I posted a blog back in November about what science really is, what it can and cannot prove. Unfortunately the whole world didn't get a chance to read and understand it, so I am still capable of running into people who make the same mistake about science. In the middle of a wonderful scriptural exegisis recently I … Continue reading In case it wasn’t clear the first time …
Silver Bells — lessons in being American
One of my favorite movie scenes is the "Silver Bells" scene from the movie The Lemon Drop Kid. To me it as one of those all-American type scenes. And it is a scene that could never be made today. The scene paints what some might call a Norman Rockwell type Christmas scene that the main … Continue reading Silver Bells — lessons in being American
Bike lane detrimental to bike shop?
Yesterday I stopped by River Market Cyclery to pick up another spare bicycle tire tube (I always try to keep 2 on hand), and got into an interesting, brief, conversation with the owner. I overheard him talking about needing access to a parking lot. Seems he no longer has parking for his customers. The street … Continue reading Bike lane detrimental to bike shop?
A simple ride … becomes a tour of the city
This is one of my fresher blog posts. It is also one that I'm wanting to write, while reluctant to write. I don't have a problem with the subject, the event, but I also want to write in a way that respects the privacy of those involved. Then again, I don't want to sound like … Continue reading A simple ride … becomes a tour of the city
At The Rainbow 