I'm a lawyer and the son of an engineer. I've always been a thinker and have felt most comfortable in that realm. Yet, as a Christian, I've found a frustration to the limits of my reasoning ability as I grow weary of trying to "figure it all out" in some sensible way. As to reason, …
The Existentialism of Ice Fishing
I walk or drive onto questionable ice on a frigid, windy day. I drill a hole in the ice. I put a tiny wax worm on a tiny jig and drop my line through the hole in the ice. I sit on a bucket for hours. I may sip a beverage. It's called ice fishing. …
A Thanksgiving Reflection
Thanksgiving is slow. I am thankful for that. We prepare a traditional meal from scratch. We forbear consumption while awaiting its completion, enduring agonizingly wonderful smells. We serve the meal in serving dishes. Then we gather around a table, pray and eat. We share the meal with others, usually those closest to us. There is …
On Not Being Religious
One of the most hurtful things someone can say to me is to call me religious. You see, religion is a most human construct. It's where we go when we've run out of justifications for allowing ourselves to think as we wish. Religion is self-centered. It focuses on how to make oneself jolly. It is …
