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2010-09-07T06:07:06-08:00

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Win Friends and Influence People by Condemning Others and Speaking for God

Last updated on: September 7, 2010 at 6:07 am By John Shore

One of the absolute best things you can do for another person is to tell them what’s wrong with them. People positively love it when they’re told—especially by someone they hardly know—what, who, and how they should be. And the greater the scope of things you criticize in another, the deeper that person will thrill to your input and criticism. (more…) Read more

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2010-09-05T21:45:23-08:00

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Big City

Last updated on: September 5, 2010 at 9:45 pm By John Shore

The post you are looking for is included in HA!, a full-sized collection of five years worth of my best humor. If you are a Kindle owner and a member of Amazon Prime, you can borrow HA! for free, with no due dates. (If you don’t own a Kindle, here’s where to get one. To learn more about Amazon Prime—and to get a one-month free trial—go here. ) As per Amazon’s rules, content included in the Kindle Lending Library program... Read more

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2013-11-19T06:13:29-08:00

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Toddlers Attack My Pipes!

Last updated on: November 19, 2013 at 6:13 am By John Shore

How two toddlers armed with a bottle of Kaopectate made me stop smoking. Read more

2018-03-04T09:16:14-08:00

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How I lost my virginity to my high school teacher

Last updated on: March 4, 2018 at 9:16 am By John Shore

Well, I see by the ol’ calendar that once again school is upon us. Not upon me—but upon many. Speaking of school being upon people, when I was seventeen I lost my virginity to one of the teachers at my high school. Out of the blue one Thursday night Miss Usher (not her real name) phoned me at home. “I’m out of cigarettes,” she said. “Could you do me the biggest favor, and come bring me a pack? My roommate’s out... Read more

2010-09-02T07:40:22-08:00

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And Yada, Yada, Yada … Glenn Beck’s a Christian

Last updated on: September 2, 2010 at 7:40 am By John Shore

I don’t watch TV. I mean, I watch stuff on my TV—but “only” DVD’s, since I don’t subscribe to any cable service. I would watch regular TV, but I have issues with commercials. So I don’t. Ah, DVD’s. Right now I’m (back on) a Seinfeld phase. Last night I watched the “Yada, Yada” episode. Classic! Another reason I don’t watch TV is because I’m afraid that if I do, I might accidentally watch Glenn Beck. And life’s too short for... Read more

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2010-09-01T07:42:40-08:00

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Speaking of Depression and Prayer (on the Radio…)

Last updated on: September 1, 2010 at 7:42 am By John Shore

Today at 5:10 EST I’ll be on The John and Kathy Show, on 101.5 FM Pittsburgh. (You can listen to it live online.) We’ll be discussing what I touched on a bit with my post, “Praying When You Have Low Self-Esteem.” I’m looking forward to this chat, because … well, here’s what I just wrote on the J&K Show’s Facebook page: “I’m looking forward to discussing the challenges of coming before God when we’re feeling particularly lousy about ourselves—which, of... Read more

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2010-08-31T10:07:47-08:00

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Sarah Palin and Lady Gaga: What They Have in Common, and Why (Hallelujah!) They’re Both Right

Last updated on: August 31, 2010 at 10:07 am By John Shore

[Update: Just to be clear—because there seems to be some misunderstanding about this, for which I’m happy to take full responsibility—this piece is in no way meant as a commentary on either the political message of Sarah Palin, or the music of Lady Gaga. It’s simply a look at what I believe to be the primary reason for their phenomenal appeal. Thanks! Love.] To those on the left, a person inspired by Sarah Palin is like a person who rushes... Read more

preaching love and acceptance

2010-08-30T08:18:10-08:00

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Praying When You Have Low Self-Esteem

Last updated on: August 30, 2010 at 8:18 am By John Shore

A thoughtful commenter to my post What Is Prayer? expressed his concern that he’s essentially not good enough to come to God with his problems and prayers. “God’s focus is deserved so much more by the millions with bigger issues [than mine],” he wrote. “Can anyone recommend a good book on the topic of prayer for people with low self-esteem?” So, a quick word on that. (more…) Read more

Christian Spirituality

2014-07-22T13:50:37-08:00

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What Is Prayer?

Last updated on: July 22, 2014 at 1:50 pm By John Shore

The post you are looking for is Religion Quiz! Name the two kinds of prayer! Sorry for the reroutey inconvenience. Read more

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2010-08-27T12:17:53-08:00

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Is It Our Fault That We Christians Think We’re Superior?

Last updated on: August 27, 2010 at 12:17 pm By John Shore

Ha, ha, ha. That joke title was just my way of saying, “I overdrank this weekend.” (I’m kidding. I didn’t.) But yes, now that you mention it, overdrank is a word. Well, it is now, anyway. If you keep up on the world of book publishing, you know that with blinding speed the industry is becoming radically and almost unimaginably decentralized; the entire business as we’ve just about ever known it is vaporizing before our eyes. So soon that effectively... Read more

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