Category Archives: 2) Politics

Blogs about if government can actually help its citizens, or if it only hurts its citizens, and the silly people who seem only to be able to see things in black and white while living in a world that is filled with shades of grey.

Boycotting Target Is About The Least “Christian” Thing You Could Do

As you probably have heard, Target issued a statement recently reiterating its stand for inclusivity at its stores. And you have probably seen a bunch of the blowback that came after the statement was released, but I’m betting most of … Continue reading

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Tennessee’s “Religious Freedom” Bill Is Going To Kill Kids

It probably seems like there are a flurry of these so-called “Religious Freedom” bills in the news right now… And the reason it seems that way is because that is actually what is happening. The governor of Mississippi just signed a bill … Continue reading

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Choosing Between Jesus and Trump

Listen… I get it–You’ve been told for about 30 years that “Christian” and “Republican” are basically synonyms. And it’s hard–when that is your reality–to think about voting for anyone other than the republican nominee for president… Even when it looks like that … Continue reading

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When You’re Accustomed To Privilege, Equality Feels Like Oppression

I’ve never been punched in the face. Not in an actual fight, at least. I’m not much of a fighter, I suppose… More of an “arguer.” I don’t think I’m “scared” to get into a fight, necessarily–There have been many times … Continue reading

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Christians: Here’s What To Do If Donald Trump Has You Feeling Hopeless

Okay. So we know what we’re up against. Many of us have been walking around thinking, “No Freaking Way this guy can win. People are smarter than that. We are better than this!” But this election process is showing us that … Continue reading

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Voting For Trump Does Not Make You A Racist

“I’m not saying that supporting Donald Trump makes you racist. That wouldn’t be fair. It’s a lot more likely that you were already racist, and that’s why you support Donald Trump.” ~ Jeremy McLellan People all over the United States … Continue reading

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I Don’t Know A Damn Thing About Black Lives

A few days ago, the Nashville chapter of Black Lives Matter was told they couldn’t use the space at the Nashville Public Library to hold their meetings anymore. The reasoning behind this decision was because someone complained when they found … Continue reading

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4 Ways The GOP’s Response to Scalia’s Death Is Exposing Their Hypocrisy

  When I heard that Justice Scalia had died, I–like many of you–was like, “Whoa.” Appointing a Supreme Court nominee is a big deal. It’s a lifetime appointment. A lot of the issues that divide our nation right now are … Continue reading

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Watch President Obama Absolutely CRUSH This Sermon

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 When dealing with people who hate President Obama, I am constantly amazed at how fast they can … Continue reading

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Marsha Marsha Marsha, and the Oregon Militia

Our middle child is prone to high drama. Just the other day, he was feeling overwhelmed by his circumstances… I can’t remember the specifics, but he wanted to do something that no one else wanted to do. And feeling like … Continue reading

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