Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the father, is this: care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world. — James 1:27. One could read the above as being critical of organized religion. There is plenty of that criticism going on these days. Some of the prosperity churches give…
Election Day
The first time I could vote for President I missed it. It was fifty years ago yesterday. The day my son was born, November 7, 1972. Suzy was smarter than me. She voted absentee. I on the other hand thought Walter would have been born by then and I would be able to vote on…
I Don’t Know
I’ve been listening for six months now, but I haven’t heard the words. I’m talking about all the candidates for public office, the billions that have been spent, and the words I search in vain for which are: “I don’t know.” How can so many men and women know all the answers? We live in…
A Wonderful Gift
I started today’s Pew writing about fears I have for our country, but I deleted it. My worries are not the proper subject for The Pew. Let’s talk and think about something more important. The word “forgive,” translates from the Old English as “to give, grant, or bestow.” It’s a gift that is offered, something…
Never Say Never
Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. — Luke 6:21. Have you ever felt as if you will never laugh again? Have things seemed so bad it is hard to imagine a smile ever crossing your face? Of course you have. Life throws us some wicked curve balls that it’s impossible to imagine ever…