2020.10.18: the Lord’s Commandments

Caution: Today’s post is political and religious.

More than the pandemic this year, my stomach sours with the bitter and acrid bickering of political polemics that has inflamed our beloved country. I understand that the dualistic nature of our political system lends itself to polarization, but the extreme extent that both sides have gone to demonize the other side is preposterous. Worse than that, I’m disappointed that my fellow Christians are embroiled in the middle of this diabolical sundering of “one nations under God”. This question is aimed at my fellow Christians who profess to follow Jesus, the Christ. Keep in mind that Jesus eschewed the high places of honor and sought the company of sinners. For the sake of the soul of our nation, for the next few weeks shut off the Noise. We’ve seen and heard enough. Take this question to prayer and ask God for guidance. Which candidates most resemble the Christ that we strive to follow? Then go out and vote. And, regardless of who wins, continue to practice the commandments Jesus gave his followers: love God; love neighbors as yourself.

one can not praise God
then turn and curse one’s neighbors
love God AND neighbors

loving God with all one’s heart
means including all neighbors

2020.10.16: ineffable

There’s not too much good news these days, but yesterday I received some great news. A dear friend and sister to my heart found out that “there’s no evidence of disease” in her body. This is obviously the answer to to our prayers and the fulfillment of our hopes. Who can say why some prayers are answered and others are not? Or, why some hopes are fulfilled while others are dashed? It is as they say – a mystery. What is not a mystery but not that widely understood is that: life is precious. Each day is a gift to be treasured and celebrated. Be happy and live well, my friends.

the Cause of our joy
while can’t be seen by others
manifests in us