Tag: politicians
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Maybe We Should Let Some Things Die
How long can we keep gripping the slightest sliver of hope? Should we? Is holding on for dear life always the best course of action? If our dreams and plans, yes, even our lives, are deemed as utter failure, or they’re cut short before becoming that which we intended, is that so bad? Even if…
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Which Word Will Dominate Your Life In 2016?
There are a lot quizzes and games on Facebook, and each one is without error; if you believe everything they say. A fairly recent one is floating around, “Which Word Will Dominate Your Life In 2016?” Call me gullible, but I had to try it. And was I ever glad I did! Our word, for…
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Our Golden Calf
Aaron made a golden calf. Everyone was happy, as they danced the dance of worship and celebration, lauding the golden calf as their deliverer. The one who delivered them out of Egypt. Everyone except God, Moses, and Joshua. America has made, or has at least tolerated, self absorbed, egotistical politicians whom we like to laud…
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Civil Rebellion
One of my favorite movies is the first National Treasure, with Nicolas Cage. I don’t know how many times I’ve watched it. At least a dozen, I’m sure. I especially like the part where Ben and Riley are looking at the Declaration of Independence, and Ben tells Riley he’s going to steal it. Ben, reading…
Jan Grace 