I am thankful to live in a country where I can speak out.  I can agree and disagree.  I do all of these things without worry for my family’s wellbeing or my job security.  I know I don’t appreciate these freedoms enough.  I have been fortunate to be born into a great life.  I am [...]

I admit to knowing very little about God.  At times, I wonder if this overshadows what I do know. In my doubt, I have always known God.  I believe in a God that has never left me.  In the darkness of my faith struggles God remained. Social Bookmarking

Today I was in Pier 1 with a friend.  I commented on the cute UNICEF Christmas cards to my friend.  Another shopper said, “Too bad they kill babies.”  I smiled, but didn’t say anything to her.  The sale’s clerk told me how the money each box of cards helps provide clean water for over a [...]

While listening to NPR this afternoon, I heard an interview with Harvey Cox. I was awed by him.  He discussed many things I love all in one interview on the Diane Rehm Show–Education, Religion, and Doubt.  What really struck me was when asked about his own faith.  He described himself as a practicing Christian, but [...]

I am currently reading the book An Open Heart by The Dalai Lama.  He is remarkably compassionate.  He teaches that we are all the same.  We all have great potential. Social Bookmarking

I bought a TNIV when it came out.  Being me, I liked the gender neutral language.  I think “man” meaning mankind is often read to be not women.  I, admittedly not conservative concerning women in the church, am happy to own a copy of this version.  Little did I know it would so quickly disappear. [...]

Texas law mandates Biblical Literacy taught in schools.  What do you think?  No guidelines is the odd part. Social Bookmarking

I struggle with prayer.  I made a goal in January to revisit prayer in 2009.  So far, like most of those sort of goals, I have failed.  I have have had an ongoing struggle with prayer for many years.  I don’t know how prayer relates to my view of God and how I perceive God’s [...]

What are the minimum criteria for Christianity? I have a broad definition–follower of the teachings of Christ. What do you think makes you, or perhaps others a Christian? Social Bookmarking

From time to time, I feel like we ( my husband and I) should have done the typical thing at our church and have a baby dedication.  We didn’t do this for either of our children.  I am sort of a traditionalist in this regard, and it isn’t something that I quite understand the purpose [...]