There’s a word that’s been used a lot in the last couple days over social media in regards to the decision by the Supreme Court to legalize gay marriage. Don’t worry, it’s not a word that is offensive. At least it shouldn’t be. There’s been a lot of yelling, back and forth, about convictions. OneContinue reading “Standing Up for Your Convictions Without Changing Your Profile Pic”
Category Archives: Faith
Sorry, Pilgrims, Thanksgiving Isn’t About You.
Forget “Black Friday” sales or pumpkin pie or mashed potatoes. Thanksgiving isn’t about them. Forget the Pilgrims or the Plymouth Rock or the Wampanoags or Squanto. It isn’t about them either. At least it wasn’t in 1863, when Thanksgiving Day, as we know it now, first came to be. Abraham Lincoln wasn’t thinking about starchedContinue reading “Sorry, Pilgrims, Thanksgiving Isn’t About You.”
O Vos Omnes
Most people I know today would be surprised to discover that while in college I was part of a very traditional, “high church” style choir called the Biola Chorale. For four years, this group of people were my best friends and it was probably my deep love and involvement in the choir that caused meContinue reading “O Vos Omnes”
Do You Hear the People Sing?
The new film Les Misérables, based on the worldwide musical smash and Victor Hugo’s best-loved novel, is a story of the power grace has to transform and change lives–and the choice we make when faced with forgiveness. The story of Jean Valjean has been adapted many times, and it is an enduring one because ofContinue reading “Do You Hear the People Sing?”
Why I’m Such a Fan of Marvel’s “The Avengers”
I rarely see films more than once in the theatre any more. When I was young and could spend money on just myself, it was easy. I love movies, and I love seeing them on the big screen. In 1988, for example, I saw Robert Zemeckis’ amazing movie “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” no less thanContinue reading “Why I’m Such a Fan of Marvel’s “The Avengers””
Good Life
There’s a song that I really can’t seem to get out of my head right now. Here it is. I’ve liked the song for awhile, and it really caught my attention when it started showing up in Disneyland commercials. Like this one: The verses of the song aren’t particularly deep. They speak of a bandContinue reading “Good Life”
This Little Light of Mine
The garage door opened and she watched as her husband walked through the living room carrying a ladder. She stopped him, calling out, “Honey—uhm—what are you doing?” He paused. “Taking down the holiday cheer.” “Oh good,” she smiled. “It’s January 11, after all.” He didn’t smile. “We’ve been getting some complaints from the Homeowners’ AssociationContinue reading “This Little Light of Mine”
I Really Don’t Care How You Feel About Santa Claus
As a former children’s pastor, I had many interesting conversations with parents about the difficult conversations they’ve had with their children. A lot of parents seem to have huge concerns and issues with Disney and Harry Potter. They worry about certain television shows and video games. But what really surprises me is the number ofContinue reading “I Really Don’t Care How You Feel About Santa Claus”
What Will It Take to Keep You from Jesus?
I think one of the saddest verses in the Bible comes from Matthew 19. A young man has asked Jesus what he must do to get everlasting life. Jesus tells him he must obey the commandments, and being an upstanding and good man, the young man answers that he has done this since he wasContinue reading “What Will It Take to Keep You from Jesus?”
Duane S. Montague 