I can still remember everything about the morning on 9/11. The shock and surprise of what we were watching unfold had no place in my mind’s catalog of logic or reason. Our country was paralyzed […]
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LOSING YOUR AWE
I am always amazed at those “polar bear” plunge people during the winter who rally and jump into the ice water in freezing temperatures. I have not participated in this rich tradition but I have […]
LIVING LIKE A CHRISTIAN ATHEIST
What does it mean to be Christian? It seems like an easy question with a simple answer but in today’s world believing and being are miles apart. In a recent survey about faith and belief, 83% of […]
CELEBRATING MY DEPENDENCE DAY
I really do love the July 4th parades, picnics, lake sports and the finale of the fireworks. It’s the climax of the holiday weekend to sit and watch the amazing colorful explosions created to celebrate […]
WE CAN ALL AGREE, MY THOUGHTS DON’T MATTER
As we watch the topics of modern-day hit the media we can always expect a wave of social media response. The thoughts and opinions of the beautiful unique and complex people all over the earth. […]
LOVE WINS WHEN…
I have been reluctant for some time to dive into the blog world because I never wanted to be another loud irritating voice of dissension and hurt. I finally did dive in recently but with […]
LEGAL NEVER MEANT MORAL
Our Supreme Court has now made same sex marriage legal, but is it moral? Is it what God designed for marriage? I am not surprised about what has transpired nor do I feel my moral compass has changed […]
LIVING 50 SHADES OF GRAY DOESN”T WORK
The book was the fastest selling paperback in history and ten studios battled for the film rights to make the movie. The erotic novel and now movie “50 Shades of Grey” is a witty title with some symbolic intent. The lead […]
THE HATE OF DYLANN ROOF
It hit me like a freight train when I heard the devastating news of the Charleston shootings. I found my heart heavy with pain for those who lost friends and loved ones, and a church […]
GIVING: OBLIGATION, OPTION OR OPPORTUNITY?
CNN recently posted an article called “How passing the plate becomes the ‘Sunday morning stickup’” that is focused on the distorted teaching around giving in the church today. I read the article and as hard as […]
Troy A Murphy 