Theology and Truth

Notes about religion and life’s philosophies.

13 South

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I guess if you are into believing in Karma –  or into thinking life is somehow fair,  you probably would not like to look up from your gurney in the hall of an emergency room and see you were at “13 South”. Then again, I had to smile when I saw it yesterday as I … Read more

Dreams, or Peace

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As I have written before, I grew up in a very conservative religion: fundamentalist protestant – conservative baptist. As an old man I am regularly attending a Roman Catholic Church with my wife and children, although I am not Roman Catholic. Growing up I was repeatedly taught that Catholics went to church every week, said … Read more

Better Living through Chemistry

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Back in the 30’s DuPont made some advertising effort that is said to have formed over the years into the phase “Better Living through Chemistry”. Then again, I understand that in more recent times DuPont has left that slogan behind, but not without first triggering a book and a movie by that name – and … Read more

Who’s Wife Will She Be?

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One of my step-sons is extremely intelligent, very sensitive, and presently intensely focused on matters of the church, doctrine, and the finer points of his beliefs. In fact there have been times when he has seriously contemplated becoming a priest in the same way some boys want to become a policeman or an astronaut. He … Read more

These Hands

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X-Rays July 2014 I have been having trouble with Osteoarthritis. A couple of weeks ago I had a particularly bad episode where my right hand was somewhat useless (and quite painful) for a weekend, so my Rheumatologist decided I should get X-rays done on them. This is what they look like, palms up.  Left Hand … Read more

Discipline: Is It a Bad Thing?

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Surrounded by children and grandchildren I am often pulled back into the memories of my own childhood. It is easy to fall into the trap of comparing then and now with ” kids these days!” Having been raised by a true disciplinarian I have always had a hard time getting my arms around the idea … Read more

Doc says “This is Going to Hurt”

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When a doctor says “this is going to hurt” you can be certain you are about to have an unpleasant experience. Sometimes they say “this might hurt a little”. Or “you might feel a pinch”. But “this is going to hurt” is entirely a different matter. And so it was yesterday morning: I have been diagnosed … Read more

a Great T-Shirt Slogan

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A co-worker of mine saw a T-Shirt slogan he shared with me today that is Natural Energy Vitamins for Mind and Body cialis prescriptions You might also like to know that herbal formulas are available with prescription in most countries and can even be bought online. This branded medicine has enabled millions of the ED … Read more

Busy doing Nothing

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Iowa There is a place in Iowa where you can sit on the deck all day sipping coffee or drinking beer, and you will of had a very very good day. On Friday night you may have to get up and drive a mile or so to go to the local football game. And you … Read more