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Chasing That Uneasy Feeling

Neurosis is a layer of denial trying to hide from yourself some legitimate suffering or unease. I’ve had an uneasy feeling the past couple of days. At the time, the only thing I faced consciously was my first chance to … Continue reading

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Steering Limits

Moderation is a lost art. A fundamental evil of Western Civilization is objectifying everything. We end up with the paradox of fearing death while we commoditize human life. The only people who don’t fear death tend to be nihilists. What … Continue reading

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Voice of Sorrow Crying in the Wilderness

I am unworthy to shine a real prophet’s shoes. Yet I cannot dismiss the notion I have been called to some sort of prophetic ministry. It won’t leave me alone. Crazy as I may seem at times, it would be … Continue reading

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The Samson Moment

There’s a little of Samson in all of us. Samson took hold of the two middle pillars that supported the temple and he leaned against them, with his right hand on one and his left hand on the other. Samson … Continue reading

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Biblical Hierarchy of Values

(WordPress Autosave mucked up and posted a previous flawed version, now all fixed.) This is what I recommend, in order from highest to lower. This is about Laws and human commitments on this plane, applying to all humans, regardless of … Continue reading

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Light Switch, Epilogue

That winter, several national governments collapsed, or were so changed they were hardly the same government. Americans were not ready, and things were chaotic. Thomas heard bits and pieces, and realized he could never go back. European governments were generally … Continue reading

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We All Need a Human Touch

“Mama! She’s looking at me!” Childish whining of this sort deserves punishment. No one should be permitted to demand the rest of the world bend to their outrageous requirements and whims. I’ll bet you’ve seen teenage girls in schools dress … Continue reading

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The Final Defense of Sanity

According to the basic guidelines of civility, the proper response to impertinent questions and suggestions is to laugh. For quite some time, innocence has been no defense in the US. On the one hand, there are enough intentionally confusing and … Continue reading

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Defending the Indefensible

I reiterate: Not only can we not stop this train wreck, but we sin if we try. I’m not choking with rage because I don’t have any vested interests. There is the usual debate over just what the NDAA 2012 … Continue reading

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Sheep, Sheep Dogs and Shepherds

Human excellence is self-selecting. Sheep don’t think of themselves as sheep. They consider themselves people, all different, all special. Sheep dogs think in terms of what they do, which is face down the threats. They aren’t likely to intervene much … Continue reading

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