Category: Life Lessons

What makes a church a church? Christianity involves attending formalized communal worship services, usually on Sundays (or Saturdays for Sabbatarian churches). These gatherings provide an opportunity for believers to come together, learn from the Bible, and fortify their faith. The term “church” in “church service” refers to the assembly of believers, rather than the physical…

It’s a quiet day in my neighborhood. No cars are zooming by on the street. There are no sounds of people talking, walking, or shouting. It is a good time to meditate on God, the creator of us all, others I know, and myself, who I find to be a paradox of emotions and choices.…

I started reading the Bible at the age of eight. I have read, meditated, studied in depth how the Bible fits into one’s life. Many “Christians” literally read the Bible and declare everything in the Bible has equal value. Many “Christians” refuse to accept the Scared Writings of other religions in the world. I accepted…

I never imagined this day would come. In fact, it seemed like a Star Trek date in 1954 when I started school. Yet, I am glad to be here. Looking back, I see the road behind filed with potholes, construction delays, and traffic congestion. The detours and side trips remind me of what I was…

Author: Mary Gormandy White, staff writer, https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-oppression.html Oppression is the result of a cruel or unjust exercise of power. Minorities have historically been subject to oppression by those in power. Unfortunately, oppression still exists today, and there are many examples of it. What Is Oppression? Oppression occurs when groups are subjected to cruel or unjust…

Human rights are fundamental inalienable rights that you have just by virtue of the fact that you are a person. Although the government can pass laws to protect your human rights, human rights are rights believed to be granted by God or by some higher power and everyone has human rights even if legislation doesn’t…

yourdictionary.com defines civil rights as “rights given to individuals by societies. They are established and enforced by law. Natural rights exist even if a society falls apart, but civil rights would disappear without someone to enforce them. Civil rights protect individuals from discrimination based on their race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any…

The word “Christian” denotes negative feelings due to the actions and beliefs of those who identify as Christians. I am a follower of Jesus who showed us how to live in a world that does not accept the two great commandments to love God and love others as we love ourselves.

I grew up in the very conservative South. I am not a conservative. As a moderate, I believe there are issues that are too complex for partisan or party politics. I dislike terms like “conservative”, “liberal”, “progressive”, Democrat, Republican, and Libertarian. I am not a socialist or a fascist. I am not afraid to express…

“There is no labeless utopia: if you do not name or label yourself, the world will do it for you” Gary David Comstock This website is about my journey. The ups, downs, frustrations, satisfactions, changes, zig-zags of a life that searches for meaning and understanding. Today, I may feel I have arrived. Tomorrow, I may…