Category Archives: morality

it’s a fine line, but morality and politics don’t always match… I know, you’re surprised

Buyer’s Remorse

Anybody spend too much at Christmas? Years ago, when I lived in the Bay Area, I would get off work on the last work day before Christmas, and do all of my Christmas shopping on the way home. I would … Continue reading

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More

I’ve been thinking this week how we all want more… more time, more money, more talent, more attention, more stuff. Then a couple of things occurred to me. First, we don’t really have anything accept by the grace of God. … Continue reading

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Oh For The Love

I started running to lose weight and get in better shape. I soon found a rekindled love affair with running and, especially, the trails. Last year, I set some aggressive goals and pushed myself to try to reach them. Not … Continue reading

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One Word 2014

It has come to my attention, and perhaps you have noticed this as well, that we, as Christians, have a reputation for being judgmental. We tend to place degrees on sins, as if we could rank them from most to … Continue reading

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CIM 2013

27 degrees! 7AM. At least it’s not raining! I expected to have a good race, although I was concerned about my training (or lack thereof) over the past 4 weeks. 2013 was to be the year of goals… of achievements… … Continue reading

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The Best Part of Teaching

People frequently ask me why I like teaching high school. Often, this question comes from my students. I actually enjoy witnessing the cognitive development that takes place during the teenage years. Prior to this time in their lives the majority … Continue reading

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Boston Attack

Several friends from my running club are competing in the Boston Marathon today, but all runners (and in particular distance runners) are joined in a fraternal bond. Further, as Americans, and asĀ citizensĀ of the world, we are shocked and deeply saddened … Continue reading

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He is Risen

A little over 2000 years ago the Son of God, being in His very nature God, having all the power and authority of His Father, made Himself to be one of us to show us how to live and to … Continue reading

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Looking Forward Looking Back

At the turn of a year it is customary to reflect on the past and plan for the future. I am not a big fan of “resolutions” since, like most, I tend to forget about them and they fall, unnoticed … Continue reading

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Proposition Picks

Several of my friends and readers have asked about the whereabouts of my typical proposition recommendations. I have posted my thoughts about two of this year’s propositions (30 and 32) in my post from September 28 in detail. As usual, … Continue reading

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