Author Archives: theboeskool

Something We Can All Agree On…

Posted on July 18, 2016 by theboeskool

The world is a very divided place right now–Just about anyone can see this. In these divided times, I feel like it is important to focus on the things we can all agree on. Here’s one: No one should ever try … Continue reading →

Posted in 3) Bathroom Humor, 5) Not Quite Sure | Tagged Carlton, Chicago, Dancing, Hard to say I'm sorry, November Rain, Old Time Rock N' Roll, Peter Cetera, Slash, Something we can all agree on, Tom Cruise | 4 Comments

You Can Think We Need Guns To Protect Us From The Government, Or You Can Have Respect For The Troops, But You Can’t Have Both

Posted on July 13, 2016 by theboeskool

If you talk with people about changing gun laws, it won’t be very long before someone shows up and explains that one of the main reasons we have the second amendment is to “protect us against the tyranny of our own government.” Believe … Continue reading →

Posted in 2) Politics | Tagged 2nd Amendment, Gun Control, Right to Bear Arms, Support our troops | 18 Comments

For Those Convinced Of Clinton’s Corruption

Posted on July 6, 2016 by theboeskool

Think about this for a moment: Is there any result of the FBI investigation of Hillary Clinton’s email misuse that wouldn’t have made you even more certain that she was completely corrupt? While she was secretary of state, she used … Continue reading →

Posted in 2) Politics | Tagged Benghazi, Donald Trump, eMail Scandal, Hillary Clinton, I'm with her, Lesser of two evils, Politifact | 293 Comments

That’s Not A Terrorist… That’s A VICTIM Of Terrorism

Posted on July 4, 2016 by theboeskool

This is an actual picture. And that’s an actual church. That’s a sign above them that reads “Jesus Saves.” And that thing behind those three hooded men on the right is a piano, and they used that piano to sing … Continue reading →

Posted in 1) Jesus, 2) Politics | Tagged Baghdad Bombing, Following Jesus, ISIS, Muslims, Muslims are the biggest victims of terrorism, Terrorism, Tribalism, US vs THEM, What a terrorist looks like, Wild Goose Festival | 8 Comments

Alligators, Assault Rifles, and Asking God For Help

Posted on June 16, 2016 by theboeskool

“I think the biggest thing is pray… Pray for the victims, pray for the families, pray that this never happens again.” ~ Florida Governor Rick Scott, when asked what Americans can do to help. That quote made me think of … Continue reading →

Posted in 1) Jesus, 2) Politics | Tagged Alligator Attack, Asking God for help, Assault Rifles, Christina Grimmie, NRA, Orlando, Prayer, Rick Scott, Shootings, Thoughts and Prayers | 5 Comments

Before We Forget About Orlando, Here Are 4 Ways Christians Need To Change

Posted on June 14, 2016 by theboeskool

Outrage is like catnip to some people…myself included. We find an issue to be mad about, we make a couple of Tweets, and we post some articles on Facebook… And that’s about it. But the kind of anger we experience is meant … Continue reading →

Posted in 1) Jesus, 2) Politics | Tagged #ThoughtsAndPrayers, Christianity and Homosexulaity, Jesus and voting, LGBT inclusion in the Church, Nicholas Kristof, Orlando Shooting, Prayer, Pride Week, Rep. Jim Hines, Ways Christians need to change | 37 Comments

14 Things That Feel True To My Broken Heart After Orlando

Posted on June 13, 2016 by theboeskool

I don’t think I can write about his right now. I can’t be positive… And I don’t want to be negative. What I want to do is remind people that love is stronger than hate, but it’s hard to do … Continue reading →

Posted in 1) Jesus, 2) Politics, 5) Not Quite Sure | Tagged Andy Carvin, Anna Register, Choosing To Love, Dan Slott, Jeramey Kraatz, Jeremy Moss, Lin Manuel Miranda, Orlando Shooting, Scott Lybrand, Sean Astin, Truth, Yolanda Pierce | Leave a comment

God Had Nothing To Do With This

Posted on June 7, 2016 by theboeskool

Imagine with me, for a minute, that a tornado was coming down your street. The path of the tornado destroyed the three houses next to yours, but then–for some unknown reason–the tornado’s path crossed the road and destroyed the houses across the … Continue reading →

Posted in 1) Jesus | Tagged An act of God, Compexity, Dionisio Garza, Eugene Linscomb, God had nothing to do with this, God's will, Houston Shooting, Jerry Falwell, Jesus Take The Wheel, Pat Robertson, Sovereignty | 18 Comments

“It Costs $7,286.55 To Have A Miscarriage.”

Posted on May 26, 2016 by theboeskool

Those were the words of a friend’s Facebook status… Well, her actual words were, “It costs $7,286.55 to have a miscarriage at [a specific hospital chain’s name],” but she asked that I not include the name of the hospital. I don’t know much about … Continue reading →

Posted in 2) Politics, 5) Not Quite Sure | Tagged CEO pay, Healthcare, Jon Stewart, Losing a child, Miscarriage stories, The cost of having a miscarriage, Women and healthcare costs | 9 Comments

Watch Florence & The Machine Sing To A Kid In Hospice

Posted on May 23, 2016 by theboeskool

I don’t know about you, but I feel like I could use some good news. Honestly, it seems like the whole world could use a little reminder that people are still capable of radical love and goodness… Because sometimes it’s easy to forget. … Continue reading →