It's hard sometimes, but I try to expose myself to media from different points of view: Democrat and Republican, left and right, black and white, even straight and homosexual. Still must determine if a story to true or fake, biased or unbiased. To cut off a person because of their viewpoint is to lose an opportunity to listen, learn, dialog, share, and love. Sad when some of the most radical people I know have no problem cutting off all voices and opinions other than their own.
Good reminders from Denison this morning, about yesterday's Supreme Court ruling. I'm still trying to digest it. Someone else said this will change how some people will vote, the ones who used to vote based on getting conservative justices appointed. The justices were divided on whether this will violate the free exercise of religion enshrined in our Constitution. Biblical certainties include: God loves all people. We must speak the truth in love, with boldness and gentleness and respect. People who disagree with us are our mission field, and not to be cut off.
Good reminders from Denison this morning, about yesterday's Supreme Court ruling. I'm still trying to digest it. Someone else said this will change how some people will vote, the ones who used to vote based on getting conservative justices appointed. The justices were divided on whether this will violate the free exercise of religion enshrined in our Constitution. Biblical certainties include: God loves all people. We must speak the truth in love, with boldness and gentleness and respect. People who disagree with us are our mission field, and not to be cut off.
https://www.denisonforum.org/columns/daily-article/supreme-court-ruling-protects-gay-and-transgender-workers-questions-about-religious-freedom-and-three-biblical-certainties/
From Catalyst: we often paint the hero as the one victoriously waving the sword on the mountaintop with their cape flowing in the wind. But Jesus portrayed a paradigm-shifting posture for us to follow. He defied the Herculean perspective of leadership by choosing to come down the mountain instead of climbing up it. And it is from this posture of surrender that hope, freedom, and justice are ushered into the world.
From Catalyst: we often paint the hero as the one victoriously waving the sword on the mountaintop with their cape flowing in the wind. But Jesus portrayed a paradigm-shifting posture for us to follow. He defied the Herculean perspective of leadership by choosing to come down the mountain instead of climbing up it. And it is from this posture of surrender that hope, freedom, and justice are ushered into the world.
In this week's Connection video, Danielle Strickland discusses how true changemakers are ordinary humans living in a posture of surrender. She explains how surrender calls for us to have "an inner resolve to resist." A resolve to resist the structures of oppression in this world, to say no to Pharaoh, and yes to God.
Baseball might not have a season. Some players have already tested positive. This is not a time to quibble over money, with so many regular people out of work. Baseball already is losing fans due to slow pace of place and other management decisions. It is the sport of old people. Not a time for me to wear my Braves gear. If they're not going to play, perhaps MLB should stop selling jerseys and other gear.
Quibbling in basketball as well. The NFL is discussing protests. College players are demanding college statues and department names be torn down. A coach was caught wearing the wrong t-shirt (a conservative news network I'd never heard of before, supposedly a "Russian supporter of Trump"). Minnesota banned Harper Lee and Mark Twain. Maybe they're right. Maybe it's time for me to take a break from sports.
Louie Giglio apologized for something he said during his discussion on race with Lecrae and Dan Cathy. Sometimes it's hard to get everything correct in an hour long discussion, and he was right to apologize. Lecrae handled the situation admirable as well. You'd have to think Louie's heart is in the right place. Completely separately, Ben Carson: "Society needs to grow up and stop being offended by everything."
Louie Giglio apologized for something he said during his discussion on race with Lecrae and Dan Cathy. Sometimes it's hard to get everything correct in an hour long discussion, and he was right to apologize. Lecrae handled the situation admirable as well. You'd have to think Louie's heart is in the right place. Completely separately, Ben Carson: "Society needs to grow up and stop being offended by everything."
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2020/06/14/ben_carson_society_needs_to_grow_up_and_stop_being_offended_by_everything.html?fbclid=IwAR0wZcf0WolJ-9lCsVGx0HcYtS5ui_HSHL43riOgsZEyBIdC5oJmtBLsgHI
MC shared something I've been trying to uphold.
MC shared something I've been trying to uphold.
Yesterday on the way home from a long day at work, I retraced my steps from Saturday, returning to two stores to perhaps buy items I'd previously passed on. All three items were gone. Had to leave the store quickly because my mother was calling. Turned out to be my sister using her phone. Was on the phone the rest of the way home.
Whenever I buy BBQ sauce I have to stand there and check out all the varieties and prices. I look for, in order: (1) sweet, (2) not spicy, (3) no High Fructose Corn Syrup, and preferably (4) cheap. I might be a penny-pincher, but the first three are the most important. This weekend Ceil had bought some Williamson Brothers BBQ sauce, her favorite brand. Sunday she fixed me some BBQ tenders. I quickly noticed this wasn't the regular sauce, but instead read SPICY CHIPOTLE. Not very enjoyable to eat, but I didn't say anything.
Got home Monday after work. C was cooking…BBQ chicken. Seeing the nearly empty Williamson Brothers bottle, I asked her what kind of sauce she's used. She admitted figuring out the sauce was spicy – but used it anyway! Ugh. Also mashed potatoes and tossed salad.
Whenever I buy BBQ sauce I have to stand there and check out all the varieties and prices. I look for, in order: (1) sweet, (2) not spicy, (3) no High Fructose Corn Syrup, and preferably (4) cheap. I might be a penny-pincher, but the first three are the most important. This weekend Ceil had bought some Williamson Brothers BBQ sauce, her favorite brand. Sunday she fixed me some BBQ tenders. I quickly noticed this wasn't the regular sauce, but instead read SPICY CHIPOTLE. Not very enjoyable to eat, but I didn't say anything.
Got home Monday after work. C was cooking…BBQ chicken. Seeing the nearly empty Williamson Brothers bottle, I asked her what kind of sauce she's used. She admitted figuring out the sauce was spicy – but used it anyway! Ugh. Also mashed potatoes and tossed salad.
C had a Zoom call at 7:30. I watched the 1980 Sugar Bowl: UGA vs Notre Dame for the national championship. The Irish hadn't allowed a running back to gain 100 yards all year. ND's opposing team average was only 104 yards per game. Herschel dislocated his shoulder on the second play of the game – but still rushed for over 150 yards and two touchdowns. The Irish lost two fumbles and threw two interceptions, and UGA won the national championship despite Rex Robinson's two missed field goals. QB Buck Belue had to avoid a vicious pass rush, and went 1-10 passing. He did gain several tough yards on the ground. The UGA defense was tremendous. Afterward I rewatched the SEC Storied special about Herschel.
No leftovers for lunch today so I will scavenge. Boss brought me a CFA biscuit at 10 am. I have cookies, chips, peanut butter crackers, and a granola bar to choose from. I could go out but don't want to.
ICHIRO SUZUKI [SABR Bio] is the only rookie to lead the majors in All-Star votes. Received 3,373,035 AS votes in 2001. He broke Lloyd Waner's decades-old record for most hits in a rookie season. Had 242 hits in 2001. Waner had 223 in 1927. Ichiro led the AL, Waner's total was behind that of his MVP brother Paul, who had 237. The pitcher who surrendered his first professional home run is the same one who first hit him with a pitch in a major league game. Hideo Nomo gave up Ichiro's 1st HR on 12-Jun-1993. Nomo was in his 4th season pitching for the Osaka Kinetsu Buffaloes and Ichiro was a playing for the Kobe Orix Blue Wave. Nomo, pitching for BOS plunked the Mariners' rookie 02-May-2001 in the 5th inning.
No leftovers for lunch today so I will scavenge. Boss brought me a CFA biscuit at 10 am. I have cookies, chips, peanut butter crackers, and a granola bar to choose from. I could go out but don't want to.
ICHIRO SUZUKI [SABR Bio] is the only rookie to lead the majors in All-Star votes. Received 3,373,035 AS votes in 2001. He broke Lloyd Waner's decades-old record for most hits in a rookie season. Had 242 hits in 2001. Waner had 223 in 1927. Ichiro led the AL, Waner's total was behind that of his MVP brother Paul, who had 237. The pitcher who surrendered his first professional home run is the same one who first hit him with a pitch in a major league game. Hideo Nomo gave up Ichiro's 1st HR on 12-Jun-1993. Nomo was in his 4th season pitching for the Osaka Kinetsu Buffaloes and Ichiro was a playing for the Kobe Orix Blue Wave. Nomo, pitching for BOS plunked the Mariners' rookie 02-May-2001 in the 5th inning.
Today's footwear: # 27 Clarks brown leather chukka boots. Surprisingly comfortable. Perhaps I should wear them more often.
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