Tag Archives: judging

Gay abortions

Posted on June 12, 2018 by ends and beginnings blog

“Every time we use religion to draw a line to keep people out, Jesus is with the people on the other side of the line.” – Hugh Hollowell Today is election day in South Carolina and in my district, a … Continue reading →

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What’s wrong with people?

Posted on November 16, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“Please don’t judge people. You don’t know what it took someone to get out of bed, look and feel as presentable as possible and face the day. You never truly know the daily struggles of others.” – Karen Salmansohn I … Continue reading →

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Seeds of compassion

Posted on July 12, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“Encountering sufferings will definitely contribute to the elevation of your spiritual practice, provided you are able to transform the calamity and misfortune into the path.” – His Holiness the Dalai Lama I am not a coffee drinker so in the morning … Continue reading →

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My problem with you

Posted on January 31, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?” – Gautama Buddha My problem with you. You, that can quote verse on verse. You, that … Continue reading →

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The face of God

Posted on August 21, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

If God had a face, what would it look like? And would you want to see If seeing meant that you would have to believe In things like Heaven and in Jesus and the saints And all the prophets? And… … Continue reading →

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A Poem – See Me

Posted on June 8, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

I am here, under the bridge, you know I exist On this corner, with the cardboard sign, pass me by Talking to myself, standing in the rain, my life in a plastic bag Baking in the sun, shivering in the … Continue reading →

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New faces, tearing walls down

Posted on June 8, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“I will build a great wall — and nobody builds walls better than me, believe me –and I’ll build them very inexpensively. I will build a great, great wall on our southern border, and I will make Mexico pay for … Continue reading →

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2,000 years later, still waiting

Posted on May 24, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

Let me start with this, my statement of beliefs; if your faith or religion makes you a more loving, caring, kinder, and compassionate person to ALL creatures and creation on this Earth then I believe, if there is a heaven, you are headed in … Continue reading →

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The Legacy of {Your Name Goes Here}

Posted on May 18, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

Duane Allman, lead guitarist of The Allman Brothers Band. Died at the age of 24, he would be 69 years old today. Jim Morrison- lead singer of The Doors. Died at the age of 27, he would be 72 years old today. … Continue reading →

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Judging a Book by Its Cover

Posted on April 18, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

Another excerpt from my manuscript: The Commonzense of Saint James A couple of years ago, I got a call from a gentleman who owned several real estate properties in my community. I had heard about this man and knew that he … Continue reading →

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