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Economy of Words

The Lion's Roar Posted on November 8, 2017 by LarryNovember 8, 2017

I had a thought this morning as I scrutinized the text of 2 Corinthians in an effort to understand a verse in context.  It was about the density of thought and concept contained in Paul’s letters.  Every line weaves together … Continue reading →

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Posted in Books | Tagged literature, writing

Did Hollywood Hanky-panky Really Surprise Anyone?

The Lion's Roar Posted on November 5, 2017 by LarryNovember 5, 2017

The deplorable behavior Hollywood’s denizens has been the subject of stage whispers and titillating tabloid titles for decades.  I can’t imagine anyone being surprised by the latest round of revelations.  But for the sake of argument, we can pretend that … Continue reading →

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Posted in Christian life | Tagged character, Hollywood, House of Cards, Kevin Spacey, morality, Sexual harassment

How the Minimum Wage Hurts the Poor

The Lion's Roar Posted on August 5, 2017 by LarryAugust 5, 2017

After sharing an article with this title on Twitter and Facebook, I got into a conversation with someone who didn’t agree.  The concern is genuine.  The thinking goes that if we make companies pay the workers more, they’ll have a … Continue reading →

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Posted in Politics | Tagged economics, minimum wage

What Good is Tradition?

The Lion's Roar Posted on May 13, 2017 by LarryMay 13, 2017

In a prayer meeting this morning, someone related a conversation with a pastor who asked for prayer as he tries to lead his church away from its traditions.  Coming from a background that eschews many of the traditions associated with … Continue reading →

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Posted in Christian life | Tagged ritual, tradition

Did I write this willingly?

The Lion's Roar Posted on February 12, 2017 by LarrySeptember 17, 2019

I’m probably about to get myself in trouble.  I was listening to a book on apologetics this morning when a thought occurred to me.  I’m just fool enough to write it down.  Now just why did I do that?  Was … Continue reading →

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Posted in Christian life | Tagged apologetics, predestination
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