Last week, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, Sen. John McCain, found it necessary to “distance” himself from two ultra-conservative pastors: John Hagee of Texas and Rod Parsley of Ohio. Probably, you couldn’t find an American who has not heard of the similar troubles Sen. Barack Obama has had with his former [...]
Entries from May 2008
May 14, 2008
What does the Lord require of you?
This poignant question and its answer, found in Micah 6:8, have stood the test of time for good reason. Micah, roughly a contemporary of the better-known Isaiah, was one of the last 8th-century (B.C.E.) prophets from southwest Judah. The great nation Assyria had captured Damascus and Samaria, and the beautiful capital city Jerusalem, established [...]
May 9, 2008
Sebelius for Vice President
Kansas governor Kathleen Sebelius is my front runner for Vice President on the Obama ticket. While she is criticized for not being “flashy” enough for a national stage – I not only believe Ba-rock has enough star power for both, but really, when was charisma a prerequisite for V-P?
With Sebelius you [...]
May 6, 2008
When It Takes a Cyclone to Awaken Conscience
What is more mystifying – the things that occupy our attention or the things that should occupy our attention?
On May 3rd, while Kentuckians invited the world to toast mint juleps, place bets, and cheer on horses running around a circle – half a globe away – the devastating aftermath from another [...]
