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2016-06-13T06:00:00-04:00

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A poignant D-Day tribute

Last updated on: June 13, 2016 at 6:00 am By Dave Griffey

Click here and follow the pictures. Basically the scenes of the Normandy invasion then and now. Powerful, and a reminder of what others sacrificed so that we could do whatever it is we do. Read more

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2016-06-12T10:57:00-04:00

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Stop blaspheming the Gospel

Last updated on: June 12, 2016 at 10:57 am By Dave Griffey

And demeaning the sanctity of human life by shamelessly exploiting human death and suffering in order to advocate only those political and social issues that you care about. Jesus didn’t go through the agony of the cross just to give you extra leverage in promoting your opinions on Social Media. Mark ordered me off of his Facebook page some time ago, or I would say this there. But I say it here, lest others get pulled into the maelstrom of politically... Read more

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2016-06-12T09:28:00-04:00

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Horrible shooting at nightclub

Last updated on: June 12, 2016 at 9:28 am By Dave Griffey

According to breaking news, 20 people have been killed in a Florida nightclub. Reports are still coming in, and details will be worked out. While we acknowledge that all manner of death and suffering happened yesterday and will happen today that won’t receive news coverage, this has received it. We can pray for those we know nothing about, while also praying for those who, for reasons beyond our control, we now know. God bless them and keep them, cover the... Read more

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2016-06-11T10:35:00-04:00

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So sad

Last updated on: June 11, 2016 at 10:35 am By Dave Griffey

A young, rising star was shot dead. There were others who died yesterday and we don’t know of them. That’s OK. In a world of news and celebrity, it’s normal that we become attached to people who are nowhere near us while we likely have no idea about the people living two blocks away. I know my Mom and Dad used to get upset when a big deal was made about the death of a celebrity versus, say, an average... Read more

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2016-06-11T07:00:00-04:00

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Quite simply the most balanced appraisal of the Trump phenomenon I have read

Last updated on: June 11, 2016 at 7:00 am By Dave Griffey

I saw this the other day and decided not to comment. Several did, calling Mark out for going against his ongoing teaching about voting. After thinking it through, I concluded Mark was simply throwing out a jab at Conservatives over the idea that one must vote to stop the worst possible candidate. So Mark was basically saying ‘now it’s your turn, if you don’t vote to stop Trump (voting for Hillary I presume), then you’re not doing all you can... Read more

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2016-06-10T19:50:00-04:00

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The incomparable Ella Frech asks why Hollywood is behind the latest movement to eliminate unworthy people?

Last updated on: June 10, 2016 at 7:50 pm By Dave Griffey

It makes me almost ashamed to watch movies. We’re so quick to condemn Hollywood for its racism back in the day. For its sexism back in the day. For its homophobia back in the day. For its pro-American propaganda back in the day. We still call it out for being racist, sexist, and anti-Muslim today. Why do we look to Hollywood for any moral guidance? Because at different times, it also stood for good ideals and virtues, even if it... Read more

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2016-06-10T18:29:00-04:00

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As if anyone will care

Last updated on: June 10, 2016 at 6:29 pm By Dave Griffey

A big Clinton donor was given a key position on a sensitive intelligence advisory board for which he had no apparent qualifications. Yawn. Nobody cares anymore. I don’t think it’s a new thing. I think part of it is that we’ve heard so many stories about old timers who cared too much, who threw unwed mothers into the street, or killed gay people, or overthrew governments because of bad fashion, that not caring at all became the big thing. From... Read more

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2016-06-10T07:57:00-04:00

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Who it is matters

Last updated on: June 10, 2016 at 7:57 am By Dave Griffey

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Americans do not have the right to carry concealed guns. Anti-gun lobbyists and gun control advocates will no doubt praise the decision. But here’s the thing. This is the same court that ruled the will of the public no longer mattered regarding Prop 8. This is the same court that ruled the will of really important people should dictate all regarding the Pledge of Allegiance. I know, I know. The... Read more

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2016-06-10T07:00:00-04:00

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My opinion?

Last updated on: June 10, 2016 at 7:00 am By Dave Griffey

Don’t skate on thin ice. The whole Stanford rape case has brought to light the culture in which our youngsters are being raised. And in response, our esteemed adult leadership has answered with an instructional video explaining that while consent is all that matters, consent has to be understood and explained. Basically, the rule of thumb is that if you are partying with someone, and that someone says yes to sex, but later passes out from too much alcohol or... Read more

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2016-06-09T11:23:00-04:00

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You know your political campaign should jump the shark

Last updated on: June 9, 2016 at 11:23 am By Dave Griffey

When calling someone ‘my African American‘ is only the second most racially charged statement you made in a week. I get that some of what Trump says, when stripped of the punditry, the knee-jerk outrage, and the politically driven pitchfork brigade, actually has merit. Some of it. Much of it has none at all. It’s because of the latter point that it’s so easy to hear his statements in the worst conceivable light. Called as we are to take statements... Read more

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