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Unpacking the myth

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Don Watkins

Today a friend of mine shared a poignant post from John Pavlovitz’ blog which was written last week. It is the Myth of Pro-Life Christianity. The author’s eloquence is spot on. I’ve pondered much of what he said for the … Continue reading →

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Wrong man for the job

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Don Watkins

Rage by Bob Woodward My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a page turner. Woodward does a great job of reporting on the Trump presidency with extensive interviews with the principals in the story. It’s one of the best … Continue reading →

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A comic genius

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Don Watkins

There’s a lot to be concerned about if you’re a citizen of the United States. We’re embroiled in a global pandemic. One hundred and seven thousand of our citizen have died and one million eight hundred thousand are infected with … Continue reading →

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Shelter Us

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Don Watkins

This has been an apocalyptic day in an apocalyptic time. We have had nearly a week of looting and rioting following the murder of an innocent black man by police in Minneapolis. The country and world are enduring a pandemic … Continue reading →

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We thirst for you in this dry and weary land

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Don Watkins

Last night on my way home I turned to look at the setting sun and snapped this picture. There is no special filter but a beam of light appears to be streaming from the sun toward me. It’s my habit … Continue reading →

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Is this the apocalypse?

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Don Watkins

Tonight as we were eating dinner my wife shared of when she was a little girl who grew up in the shadow of the Cuban Missile Crisis. She said she often wondered if someday she’d come home and someone would … Continue reading →

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We were flying to the moon

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Don Watkins

Reading on the internet tonight led me to Ireland and Sister Maud Murphy, SSL who has written a timely poem about the Coronavirus. She’s hit the nail on the head. It’s a theme I have thought of often this week … Continue reading →

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