Tag Archives: Bob Larson
SWEARING (5/13/2013)
I came across an interesting study (Oxford University Press) on the subject of swearing, the verbal use of some profane oath or word to shock, exclaim, or register disgust. The root of swearing is, of course, in the ancient effort … Continue reading
BOMB IN BOSTON (4/16/2013)
It’s Monday night as I write this so I’ll not be specific about the casualties, the terrorist(s), or the motive(s). That would be premature and likely inaccurate. Whether this was an act of international or domestic terrorism probably won’t be … Continue reading
Catholic College Conundrum (4/11/2013)
I’m not Catholic. But if I were, I should think that, since the church is an ordered institution that governs theologically from the top down, I would be obliged to abide by Catholic teaching. Or get out. And if I … Continue reading
Suicide of Rick Warren’s Son (4/10/2013)
As most Christians know by now, last weekend the son of America’s most famous preacher, after Billy Graham, killed himself with a shot to the head. Rick Warren, mega-church pastor of Saddleback Community Church, announced via the internet that his … Continue reading
BIBLICAL DELIVERANCE, PART 1 (1-28-2013)
Matt 4:24 Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them. NKJV Biblical deliverance is not … Continue reading
Yoga in Airports (1-24-2013)
As someone who travels a lot, usually 2-4 days a week in airports and on airplanes, I can testify to the stress of modern transportation. If the cramped seats don’t get you, the food they don’t serve will. Jet lag … Continue reading
IMPERIAL PRESIDENCY (1-15-2013)
To anyone who saw the Presidential news conference on Monday this week, as I did, you may or may not agree with my assessment that it was the worst display of hubris I’ve ever seen publicly by any President of these United … Continue reading
INGERSOLL’S INSIGHT (1-14-2013)
He was a noted 19th century infidel, though raised in a devoutly Christian home. Robert Ingersoll, an illustrous GOP orator during civil war days, turned against religion because of the harshly bigoted treatment of his abolitionist father. He first rejected … Continue reading
SHIP OF FEAR (1-8-2013)
The devil has a head start on fear for the coming year. While doing some Internet research I stumbled on an ad that immediately caught my eye. Every year it seems that holidays come earlier and earlier. They break out … Continue reading
SPERM DONOR DILEMMA (1-4-2013)
Just when you think that the permutations of modern life have reached the limits of moral absurdity, another conundrum comes along. This time It’s a sperm donor in Kansas whom the state is assessing for child support. It seems that … Continue reading
