One of my book clubs is reading a history about Philip and Alexander. One of our keen members offered an insight that might be something for us to think about: “There were philoxenia-imposed specific hosting duties owed to the stranger at the gate. These were enforced by the gods. It was said the Zeus, in…
Month: October 2023
A Single Voice
War sure seems to bring out the worst of human behavior. Yes, there are heroes and acts of unbelievable kindness, but for the most part human behavior is at it’s lowest. Funny thing, when its all over, very little if anything has changed. If we want change, civil disobedience and peaceful demonstrations are much more…
God Is Change
God is Change — Octavia Butler Wow! If Octavia is right, I’ve seen God a lot. Just when I develop a routine, change for the good or bad happens. It’s almost like God is whispering in my ear humming the Sam Cooke tune, “Webb, don’t get too used to this, because “a change is gonna…
Puffery
We know that all of us possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. — 1 Corinthians 8:1. There is a phrase in the law called “mere puffery.” Better known as “blowing out hot air.” Don’t get me wrong knowledge is a good thing, but love and respect build character. When my eyes turn…