I believe in peace (unless it’s professional wrestling). Perhaps those on Team Jesus should set the example of loving thy neighbor as thyself. I hold my prayers and thoughts up for the people of Iran, Iraq, Russia, Afghanistan, Palestine, Somalia, China, and other places and people we are told to hate. I also hold my prayers for places that have faced devastation because of wars they didn’t ask for, like Iran, Palestine, Lebanon, and Ukraine. I really don’t think it’s too much to ask to believe the world can be better and that people should win the day.
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Another Palm Sunday Reflection
Jesus was about soft power. He came into Palm Sunday on a donkey. Everything he owned he was wearing. He inspired love, community, cooperation, healing. Breaking bread was how he reached the hearts and souls of people. All of those things set an example for us to live our lives with love and peace and to be good neighbors. Jesus turned over tables as a means of justice and fairness. Holy chaos was his thing. We should be about soft power and some holy chaos.
Wow, It’s February!
It’s hard to believe it’s February now. January seemed to go on forever. Let’s hope the “month of love” will be kind to us. But this is 2026, and it’s a continuation of 2025. Man, I am sure the moody pessimist these days. Maybe good things will happen, maybe. Peace and hope to us all.
Status Update
Friends, things are tough right now. As a blogging community, let’s stick together and help each other figure stuff out. Our voices of calm and care are needed now more than ever. Peace and love to you all.
Two Things I Know
1. American history is complex, messy, and not always a feel-good story. Lots of bloodshed and violence.
2. Christianity is complex, messy, and not always a feel good story. Lots of bloodshed and violence.
I think we need to be real that neither institution is absent of conflict and pain and heartache. I am still a Christian because I know Jesus is worth following. Likewise, I am still American for various reasons.
Quote Of The Day
You never lose by being kind. You only lose when you forget to be.
Judge Frank Caprio
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