Tag Archives: Christianity

This wouldn’t happen if Trump was still president

Posted on December 9, 2022 by ends and beginnings blog

Every morning when I get to the office at 7 am I type the word “Trump” in the Twitter search bar. I do it for a very different reason today than I did 3 years ago. During his “presidency” I … Continue reading →

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When Fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross

Posted on July 27, 2022 by ends and beginnings blog

Today Christians stand at the head of this country. I pledge that I never will tie myself to parties who want to destroy Christianity. We want to fill our culture again with the Christian spirit. We want to burn out … Continue reading →

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Putin’s Bitch

Posted on February 25, 2022 by ends and beginnings blog

“No two countries that both had McDonald’s had fought a war against each other since each got its McDonald’s” – Thomas Friedman Imagine waking up this morning to the sound of artillery shelling. Seeing tanks, military jets, foot soldiers, invade … Continue reading →

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January 6th

Posted on December 29, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

On January 6, 2022, the loser is threatening to hold a press conference on the anniversary of his failed overthrow of the government of the United States of America. If you are curious, which you probably aren’t, what the loser … Continue reading →

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Stop pretending your racism is patriotism.

Posted on November 19, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

“Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.” – Henri Frederic Amiel Next week is Thanksgiving, truly my favorite holiday of all the celebrations. My … Continue reading →

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COVID and White People

Posted on November 9, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

I am really pushing my memory here but sometime in the late 1960’s or early 70’s my mother gathered up her three young children and took us to the health department where we stood in line with other mothers with … Continue reading →

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The Gospel according to Andy

Posted on September 20, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

On CBS Sunday morning this past weekend Ted Koppel did a wonderful profile of Mount Airy, NC which fancies itself as the real Mayberry. The reason why is real simple, Andy Griffith was born in Mount Airy and has stated … Continue reading →

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Faith over Fear

Posted on August 10, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

I heard a lady today from Texas being interviewed about the COVID vaccine and masking. She told the reporter that she wasn’t getting the vaccine and wasn’t going to wear a mask because she had chosen “Faith over fear.” She … Continue reading →

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Jesus, Inc.

Posted on July 8, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

My wife and I lived in Wilmington, NC when we first got married. We were both a long way from home in a town that we had no family living close by and no money so “fun” on a Friday … Continue reading →

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The business of death

Posted on May 18, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

In South Carolina there is a lottery every year to hunt Alligators. Applicants pay a $10.00 non-refundable fee and if chosen, by a random computer drawing, pay $100 for an Alligator hunting permit and a tag that allows them to … Continue reading →

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