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Weren’t we just talking about abortion—and judgment and condemnation—last week? How ironic is it that today a judgmental, condemning human pranced himself into a church and executed a physician who performed abortions. Where’d this guy get the idea to solve problems by killing people? And why did he choose the church to stage this drama?What’s... Continue Reading →
Murders shock and revile us. But they never seem to stop. Where did these people get the idea that we should solve problems by killing people? Scripture tells us the appropriate way to respond to behavior that’s disagreeable to us. See if you know the correct answers: 1. How should you respond if your kids... Continue Reading →
Weren’t we just talking about abortion—and judgment and condemnation—last week? How ironic is it that today a judgmental, condemning human pranced himself into a church and executed a physician who performed abortions. Where’d this guy get the idea to solve problems by killing people? And why did he choose the church to stage this drama?... Continue Reading →
I watched in wonder as the debate over Notre Dame’s invitation for the President of these United States to speak at this year’s commencement hit a fever pitch of judgmental rhetoric—led by those who call themselves Christians. Fascinating stuff.Maybe I’ve been watching the drama on Earth from too far away. I’ve obviously lost the ability... Continue Reading →
What does Life look like at birth? At death? Can you describe it? Have you ever thought about it? Have you considered the possibility that we have made the words “life” and “body” synonymous?
Many of you think that the Loud Mouth sits in the balcony alone. Actually, I have plenty of company. Your souls are here, watching all your dramas with me. In fact, some of them are putting on quite a show themselves: They are screaming frantically, arms flailing, trying to grab your attention and warn you... Continue Reading →
Throughout the ages there have been many souls who have maintained Job-like belief and trust in an Almighty God, and they have been willing to teach us so that we can speed along our evolutionary path without succumbing to our egos, which like to detour frequently and wrestle with the Darkness. Thanks to social networking in the Beliefnet community, I was blessed to meet one of these teachers.
Does this ever happen to you: You’re confidently traveling down some path–maybe one you’ve envisioned or planned for days or years–and you suddenly discover that the destination is not what you expected? I get that wake-up call almost every Sunday. All I know, for sure, is that I’m going to write a blog post; but... Continue Reading →
Are you open to the possibility that there's a greater plan for your life than your brain is aware of? Can you even imagine that you helped to create that plan--or does it make more sense that you are not here by choice, but by biology?
Prolific thinker and author Ernest Hemingway once said that his six-word story was one of the best pieces of writing he had ever penned: Ever read it? For Sale: Baby shoes, never worn. Brilliant: Opening act. Climax. Denouement. Curtain. In six words. And nobody left the theater wondering what happened.Many have issues challenges to write... Continue Reading →
Loud Mouth in the Balcony 