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2016-08-03T19:02:21-04:00

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Well done Zion Harvey

Last updated on: August 3, 2016 at 7:02 pm By Dave Griffey

Election got you down? Worried about our country? Depressed from all the bad news? Feeling sorry for yourself? Well, have I got a story for you! Young Zion Harvey throws out the first pitch at the Baltimore Orioles game. And the catch (heh)? He threw it with his two hands that were transplants. He received those along with a Kidney, as well as losing both legs. And he’s a whopping nine years old. He did something I can’t do,... Read more

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2016-08-03T16:10:04-04:00

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The election: A different take

Last updated on: August 3, 2016 at 4:10 pm By Dave Griffey

I’ll admit that there is little to be happy about when it comes to this year’s election. Politics was my initial major in college. I became enamored with politics and American political history in 1980. I was in 8th Grade. Halfway through college, I changed majors. I had worked with two campaigns, able to hear backroom discussions, and witnessing the melee from both parties’ POV. That was enough to put a streak of morality in me that said teaching would... Read more

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2016-08-03T15:51:59-04:00

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Convert or die

Last updated on: August 3, 2016 at 3:51 pm By Dave Griffey

Or at least reduce the odds. Over at Faith on the Couch, reflections on a new study that suggest the non-religious are more apt to have a rocky life than us religious types. It’s worth noting that the whole ‘spiritual not religious’ approach is less beneficial than actual religious service attendance. Not that it should come as a surprise. Go to the site and read. Fun stuff. Read more

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2016-08-03T07:22:02-04:00

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The joy of crying babies

Last updated on: August 3, 2016 at 7:22 am By Dave Griffey

Anyone with kids knows that a baby that won’t stop crying will bring a 250 pound linebacker to his knees. You would consider selling your soul to get that kid to stop crying. I mean, those long cries. Hours and hours of constant crying at 2 AM. You would saw off your left arm if it would make a difference. And yet, there’s something about a crying baby. It’s what they do. It’s how they say, “Excuse me father, I... Read more

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2016-08-03T11:03:22-04:00

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The end of French Culture?

Last updated on: August 3, 2016 at 11:03 am By Dave Griffey

An interesting interview. From a Christian point of view, the takeaway quote: “Christian hope is based on faith. I believe that, amid the crumbling of Western civilization, which has begun, the supernatural character of the Church will become, paradoxically, more and more visible. The hatred of the world will turn against it more and more clearly. More clearly than ever the fate of all will depend on the “little flock” of Christians.” Read more

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2016-08-02T16:52:53-04:00

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Understanding Ohio

Last updated on: August 2, 2016 at 4:52 pm By Dave Griffey

Because without us Buckeyes, you wouldn’t know the joy of cheese on your Skyline Chili (for those who like cheese on their chili). Read more

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2016-08-02T17:39:37-04:00

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Pray for Christians in Turkey

Last updated on: August 2, 2016 at 5:39 pm By Dave Griffey

If you’ve been following the news, you might have missed the story about an uptick in attacks on Christians in Turkey. Just what this has to do with Islam is still up for grabs. But it seems to be connected to the failed coup attempt. We in the US are pretty quiet about Christians’ plight in the Islamic world. We mourn the more egregious attacks, but seem pretty tolerant of those Christians living in their different versions of sitting at... Read more

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2016-08-02T16:46:43-04:00

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Commission formed to study women deacons

Last updated on: August 2, 2016 at 4:46 pm By Dave Griffey

I think I’ll just grab some popcorn and watch. This can go many ways, but I’m sure battle lines will be drawn before it gets out of the starting gate. Read more

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2016-08-02T16:44:43-04:00

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I never wanted the Purple Heart

Last updated on: August 2, 2016 at 4:44 pm By Dave Griffey

Because to get the Purple Heart, you need to be in a war. And that’s something I never wanted. I’ve studied, and to a point been fascinated by, war since I was a child. That’s where my love and focus on history began. I’ve never had any illusions about its horrors or the fact that war is an affront to the designs God has for us. I had several family members serve in various wars throughout the century. Every major... Read more

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2016-08-02T22:38:51-04:00

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Always listen to the media

Last updated on: August 2, 2016 at 10:38 pm By Dave Griffey

How many times have I said we should always listen to what the press has to say? Especially when the press is obviously right. The Associated Press has just name The Ohio State University Buckeyes the greatest college football team of all time! Of course. There’s not really an argument there. So clearly, the press can be trusted when it comes to the important stories. 🙂 A little regional boasting for the home team. Read more

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