What I would Have Said

This morning, I watched the inauguration of President Obama with 400 neighbors and friends at the Belcourt Theatre in Hillsboro Village. The viewing “party” was sponsored by Nashville for All of Us, the group leading the opposition to the English Only amendment being voted on in Nashville this Thursday. I had been scheduled to speak … Continue reading What I would Have Said →

January 20, 2009…

…the end of an error. Our prayers are with you President Obama.

January 20, 2009…

…the end of an error. Our prayers are with you President Obama.

Pray for the Peace of Gaza

This past April, I had the chance to make a fourteen day trip to Israel. It was a life changing experience, one that I will carry with me throughout my life, and it has connected me with that place, and the people who live there. Sitting over here, thousands of miles away from that place, … Continue reading Pray for the Peace of Gaza →

Let’s Get Rid of This Thing Once and For All

The Davidson County Election Commission voted Monday to call a special election for Jan. 22 to hold referendums on two proposals to change the Metro Charter. Early voting will start Jan. 2. Voters will decide whether Metro should do business in English only, a controversial idea that has taken a long and winding road to … Continue reading Let’s Get Rid of This Thing Once and For All →

Let’s Get Rid of This Thing Once and For All

A Child’s Eye View of the Debates

Artwork by Anna… I may be partial but I think it’s a pretty good rendering of McCain….

A Child’s Eye View of the Debates

Artwork by Anna… I may be partial but I think it’s a pretty good rendering of McCain….

Dear Pastor – The Anger that Remains

Dear Pastor, I need to ask your advice in a matter that has been bothering me. It seems like all of the sudden I have people reacting to the fact that I voted for Obama, both family and friends. One in particular said some pretty disturbing things, and I can just feel the hatred. I … Continue reading Dear Pastor – The Anger that Remains →

Dear Pastor – The Anger that Remains

The Open Source Presidency

We have a new president elect. Of course, history has been made on all sorts of levels. More than any election in recent memory, this seems to represent a repudiation of the policies of the last eight years. And of course, we will be walking down new pathways in regards to race in our country, … Continue reading The Open Source Presidency →

Being A Values Voter

Earlier today I was listening to some podcast or radio program when I heard a woman announce herself as a “values voter.” “Yep,” I’m a values voter,” she said. An air of satisfaction dripped from her voice. “I decide who I will vote on based on a few issues – prolife, gay marriage, prayer in … Continue reading Being A Values Voter →

Exercising My Right

Do you ever think much about your rights? Oh, I suppose that we hear some pundit or newsmaker every day talk about rights in some way or another, or some wild eyed radical is standing outside the local grocery shouting that his rights have been infringed upon. However, in the day to day getting by … Continue reading Exercising My Right →

The Problem We Face

"I make over $250,000 a year, between my wife and I," Thomas Jacoby, a 62-year-old contractor, tells me in Woodbridge. "I don't want to share it with anybody." Ruth Marcus - The 'Socialist' Scare - washingtonpost.com. “MINE!” It’s something that any parent with more than one kid has heard at least a hundred times. “NO! YOU … Continue reading The Problem We Face →

In The Order of Things: A Sermon on Romans 13:1-10

Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold … Continue reading In The Order of Things: A Sermon on Romans 13:1-10 →

Known By Our Fruits

Later, Obama came to the long table where Fanning and other members of a local First Presbyterian church were gathered. He held out his hand to her and asked, “How are you, ma’am?” but she declined to shake his hand. 'Socialist,' 'Muslim' Ugly reception for Obama - Politico Staff - Politico.com.

A World Premiere

With Apologies to Dr. Seuss

Once upon a time, in the land of Kazoo, lived two grizzled old men, one red and one blue. Across the street from each other, in houses alike, and out on the street they both road their bikes. But though they were bikers, and lived very close, they avoided each other, and thought the other … Continue reading With Apologies to Dr. Seuss →

McCain and the Tongue

If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.—James … Continue reading McCain and the Tongue →

To Be A Maverick

The word “maverick” has been tossed about quite a bit lately, and I always love to consider the origins of words. Consider Merriam Webster’s definition: mav·er·ick 1: an unbranded range animal ; especially : a motherless calf 2: an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party Etymology: Samuel A. Maverick … Continue reading To Be A Maverick →