Monthly Archives: March 2009
The Fellowship of the Pub
It seems that Judy and I have discovered a form of fellowship that was foreign to us in our Evangelical days. Back then fellowship was something that happened pretty much with other Christians at a church sponsored event, usually church … Continue reading
Filed under Loose thoughts and musings, Religion
The Perils of PTSD
PTSD is a weird condition. At least it is for me. The more I learn about it, both from my own experience of it and how veterans have experienced it I am amazed. Most of us relive trauma, experience depression, … Continue reading
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Baseball and Eschatology…the Cubs are the key
The Creed says that Jesus “will come again to judge the living and the dead.” It doesn’t say how or when. My hair brained theory says that it all comes down to baseball. My belief is that when the Chicago … Continue reading
That they may be one…
The prayer of Jesus, that his people might be one and he and the Father are one is a prayer that becomes closer to my heart every day. My experience of the Church is profoundly influenced by my life in … Continue reading
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Journey’s
Jerry Garcia once made the comment that “it’s been a long strange trip.” For me the rocker’s words go through me like a good classic rock guitar riff, kind of like those in the Eagle’s “Hotel California.” My faith and … Continue reading
Filed under Loose thoughts and musings, PTSD, Religion
Survivng Lent: Take advantage of the Feast Days
One of the keys to surviving Lent if you don’t do it well is to take advantage of “Feast Days.” For those who don’t know what these are they include all Sundays in Lent as well as the feast of … Continue reading
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The Stigma of PTSD
I have PTSD. I came back with it from my tour in Iraq. I’ve mentioned this indirectly in previous posts. Honestly, when I went to Iraq I knew about PTSD, however before I went there I really didn’t understand it, … Continue reading
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God in the Empty Places
This was written last year when I was doing a lot of soul searching and reflecting after Iraq. It was originally ran in my church’s online news service. I post it here as i walk through this season of Lent … Continue reading
Filed under History, Loose thoughts and musings, Military, PTSD, Religion
Day one in DC: Hope springs eternal
I don’t know what is going on in the world. I know that things are bad, millions of people losing jobs and homes in this country, while millions of others around the world suffer disease, war, famine and a plethora … Continue reading
Filed under Loose thoughts and musings, Politics, Religion
SF Giants update
The Giants won today 7-5 beating the Diamondbacks. It is also rumored that given the problems the Dodgers are having with Manny Ramirez that the Giants may have a chance to get him. This could be interesting…well not so interesting, … Continue reading
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