It is a truth universally acknowledged that I suck at parallel parking. Southern cities tend to be more spread out, often with an abundance of parking lots and wide streets … Continue reading The Parallel Parking Hero
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1 Corinthians 13 (Part 2): Clanging Symbols
Love is the very head of religion, and someone who has no head is dead. —Ambrosiaster I sometimes find myself in debates about the finer points of theology, and while … Continue reading 1 Corinthians 13 (Part 2): Clanging Symbols
Greed
Sin: Greed Latin Root: Avaritia– a desire associated with material possessions Gilligan’s Island character: Mr. Howell Traditional Corresponding Virtue: Charity/Generosity The introduction to the Pardoner’s Tale still sends a shiver … Continue reading Greed
Not-So-Good Feel-Good Stories
You’ve surely seen headlines like these: “Man talks down teenaged mugger, takes him to meal.” “Anonymous benefactor pays off stranger’s astronomical medical bill.” or this one from Saturday: “Chicago Woman Gets … Continue reading Not-So-Good Feel-Good Stories
On Charity (a response to Jerry Falwell Jr.)
You know, I really didn’t want my first post of 2019 to be dunking on Jerry Falwell, Jr., but here we are. In a recent interview with the Washington Post, … Continue reading On Charity (a response to Jerry Falwell Jr.)
Orphans to the Circus: a parable about priorities
I struggle with prioritization. I don’t just mean remembering to do the dishes before I sit down to write either. I’ve been known to stare at a patient list for … Continue reading Orphans to the Circus: a parable about priorities
27 Donation Ideas More Helpful than a Shoebox
Every year, churches fill shoeboxes for Operation: Christmas Child, but there are far better ways to give that aren’t just about us.