"Sunday Sermon" Internet Advice The internet has a plethora of advice columns on, “How to Live a Balanced Life.” “The 8 Elements of a Balanced Life.” “The 13 Steps to a Balanced Life.” “9 Tips to a Balanced Life.” Lessons from Street Jugglers I remember watching street performers at the Venice Beach boardwalk. I was … Continue reading There is no such thing as a “Balanced Life”
"Sunday Sermon" “For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.” (KJV 1 John 5: 7) The Doctrine of the Trinity is not Biblical The Doctrine of the Trinity, that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one person, does not come … Continue reading The Key “Trinity” Scripture (Father, Son, Holy Ghost = One) is Fake
"Fun Facts Saturday" "World History" The Mighty Impregnable Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle is a massive castle built on a volcanic hill overlooking the capital city of Scotland. The castle was very important strategically. Whoever held the castle, ruled Scotland. The castle was considered impregnable. On three sides of the castle are towering, sheer cliffs. On the tops … Continue reading The Mighty Edinburgh Castle Fell Due to the Mistake of One Love-sick Soldier
"Court Case Friday" Experienced criminal trial lawyers learn to be very careful handling exhibits in front of a jury. A Deputy District Attorney assigned to my court had a jury trial involving “Assault with a Deadly Weapon.” The “deadly weapon” was a knife. The young, inexperienced Defense Attorney argued, throughout the trial, that the knife … Continue reading Defense Attorney cuts herself with a “non-dangerous dull” knife
"Poetic Wednesday" In my college poetry class, we were given the very challenging assignment to compose an original poem and then write an essay analyzing that poem. My essay got an "A." My poem didn't. WE If I bursts into We, and together We standShoulder to shoulder, or hand in hand,Knitting soul to soul, two … Continue reading “We” – A Poem About Friendship
“Easter Season Sermon” One of the most important principles of the gospel is to "Hear Him." Another is to "Know Him." These are keys to salvation and exaltation. Eternal Life Requires Knowing God - John 17:3 “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou … Continue reading “Know Him”
"Fun Facts Saturday" Called "The Philosopher King” (121-180) Aurelius is the last of the "Good Roman Emperors." While he led his army in battles against the Germanic tribes, he recorded his thoughts in a personal journal. This short account became the classic: "Meditations." Miracle of the Christian Soldiers During his reign, Emperor Aurelius issued a decree … Continue reading The Wisdom of Marcus Aurelius and the Miracle of the Christian Soldiers
"Court Case Friday" “Drunk driving” (DUI) cases are some of the most tragic. They are also some of the most entertaining. I had a unique DUI case involving an 85-year-old woman with a very high blood alcohol level. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer spotted her weaving in the fast lane on the I-5 Freeway … Continue reading Drunk Driver: Golf Cart on the Freeway
"Poetic Wednesday" Paul Lawrence Dunbar (1872-1906) is one of the most famous African American poets> He was first to gain national recognition. “The Debt” is a poem about the consequences of our choices. We are free to act, but there is always accountability for our actions. Even one momentary lapse in judgement can have a … Continue reading “The Debt.” Poem about Small Mistakes – Big Consequences
"Sunday Sermon" Nothing is as intellectually challenging and stimulating as the scriptures. The scriptures are like a precious diamond. Just as a diamond has many facets that reflect the light differently, the scriptures have multiple interpretations that reveal the truth. There is no single “right interpretation.” In a sermon in 233 AD, Origen of Alexandria* … Continue reading Parable of the Good Samaritan: The “Original” “Traditional” Interpretation from 233 A.D.
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