From Objectification to Redemption

Objectification is not a word that would be found in our normal course of conversation, but it is a word that we would be familiar with, given the right context. It means to treat a person as an object or a thing, to dehumanize or disavow another....

You Are Invited!

"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the Begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth (John 1:14) There is something about the aging process that tends to change us, or should change us, with the passing years. Our...

The Creator’s Life

"In Him was life and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not comprehend it" (Jn.1:4-5) I am not sure that the apostle Paul could be much clearer in Romans 1 about the relationship between the Creator and His...

Not Shrinking Back

"I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes" (Rom.1:16). "We have been so hopelessly dehumanized that for today's modest ration of food we are willing to abandon all our principles, our souls, and...

Occupy Till I Come

Today I turn 65. A milestone to be sure but one that doesn't bring with it any discouragement, depression or even fatalism. I have approached this day with a sense of optimism. I realize that I am entering into the fall season of my life. The vigors of youth and the...

Manage Thyself

Financial management, time management, pain management, health management, relationship management. There are so many management areas offered to us that they seem to go on and on, almost ad nauseum. There is always someone who seems to have a handle on how you can...

Disconnecting

I am a self-confessed news junkie. I love following the events of the day and keeping abreast of the happenings. I enjoy the journalist panels, the various interviews and the diverse spins on the events. I also am a self-confessed sports junkie. Anything with a ball,...

My Two Cents Worth

Today I had a casual conversation with a cashier who had just gotten "chewed out". A customer was upset because the cashier could not give her any pennies in her change. The government's new policy came into effect that is working towards eliminating pennies. As such...

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Dave Griggs, MDiv