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5 days ago
in Palin’s Dereliction of Politics Over Principle on Caffeinated Thoughts
Lyla is on to something. People do indeed forget politicians are people - but for good reason. They are so pre-conditioned with talking points and being P.C., it's almost as if they are androids.
So, why not? Just pretend Palin was "Weekend at Bernie's" and stage her however the GOP wanted. She finally grew a backbone and split. Split the spotlight, the cameras and the tabloids.
I suppose we'll see what happens with her in 2.5 years. Although I don't think it will matter, I'm sure she will be back giving Lens Crafters all the love in the world.
So, why not? Just pretend Palin was "Weekend at Bernie's" and stage her however the GOP wanted. She finally grew a backbone and split. Split the spotlight, the cameras and the tabloids.
I suppose we'll see what happens with her in 2.5 years. Although I don't think it will matter, I'm sure she will be back giving Lens Crafters all the love in the world.
1 reply
Shane Vander Hart
You are right that most politicians are, but Palin has never seemed to be that way.
2 months ago
in Twenty Items of Interest (v.54) on Caffeinated Thoughts3 months ago
in Why I Wear A Dress To Church on Caffeinated Thoughts
OK, OK. A couple of ruminations from the cheap seats:
1. I read CT from the top, down. So, I thought Shane was the one wearing a dress to church and I was reconsidering ever posting here again. Then, I thought my brother here needed more prayer than the national debt, so I stayed... then found out there's a sister in here plying her craft. Imagine my relief?!
2. Colleen, welcome to Shane's world in here. You'll do just fine.
3. I'm with Andy, and my man Wickle, a bit here. One on hand, I think many people suit up for church as a way to keep up with the Joneses. Church has become social hour in the land of good and evil and for folk to think just because your suit jacket looks more like a trenchcoat, you are suddenly sanctimonious is almost sacrilege. (How's that for alliteration?)
4. I agree with you though. People just seem to have this "Aw, shucks" approach to Jesus that never used to exist sans "Seeker sensitive" nation showed up. Sometimes, it shows a little respect to shave for church... face or legs, depending on who's writing the post, I suppose.
5. To be candid, I suit up most of the week. Those wingtips hurt my corns and I use Sunday's to chill. C'est la vie. :)
Peace,
HiScrivener
1. I read CT from the top, down. So, I thought Shane was the one wearing a dress to church and I was reconsidering ever posting here again. Then, I thought my brother here needed more prayer than the national debt, so I stayed... then found out there's a sister in here plying her craft. Imagine my relief?!
2. Colleen, welcome to Shane's world in here. You'll do just fine.
3. I'm with Andy, and my man Wickle, a bit here. One on hand, I think many people suit up for church as a way to keep up with the Joneses. Church has become social hour in the land of good and evil and for folk to think just because your suit jacket looks more like a trenchcoat, you are suddenly sanctimonious is almost sacrilege. (How's that for alliteration?)
4. I agree with you though. People just seem to have this "Aw, shucks" approach to Jesus that never used to exist sans "Seeker sensitive" nation showed up. Sometimes, it shows a little respect to shave for church... face or legs, depending on who's writing the post, I suppose.
5. To be candid, I suit up most of the week. Those wingtips hurt my corns and I use Sunday's to chill. C'est la vie. :)
Peace,
HiScrivener
2 replies
Michele Shepherd
I agree largely with your post here, HiScrivener. BUT, I think both sides are missing a large part of the real issue here and that is judging one another. Those who necessarily can "afford heels and a skirt" as noted earlier should never cast a judgment on those who can't and those who are so defensive in their stance of "wear-what-you-want-otherwise-you-are-trying-to-impress-others", ought to recognize their strain of judgment as well.
How about none of us look around while at church rather look up to the one we are worshiping and be comfortable how we came--skirts and jeans alike? I know that I won't be able to wear jeans to church and will teach my kids about dressing for the occasion no matter what. Just a few extra thoughts...
How about none of us look around while at church rather look up to the one we are worshiping and be comfortable how we came--skirts and jeans alike? I know that I won't be able to wear jeans to church and will teach my kids about dressing for the occasion no matter what. Just a few extra thoughts...
3 months ago
in Friday Friends Open Thread (3/27/09) on Caffeinated Thoughts
Can I order a pizza in here?
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Shane Vander Hart
One day. It's in my five year business plan.
3 months ago
in Christians & Alcohol – Your Thoughts on Caffeinated Thoughts
Anyone know the difference between a Catholic and a Baptist?
[timpani drum roll please]
The Catholic will wave at you in the liquor store.
[ba-dum-bum-ching]
[timpani drum roll please]
The Catholic will wave at you in the liquor store.
[ba-dum-bum-ching]
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4 months ago
in I’m 37 Today on Caffeinated Thoughts
My God, My God!
You are a brave, bold man. If I showed the afro-ridden, half-baked cat who was in my Senior picture, "The Writing on the Wall" would have a demolition ball hurled at it with the quickness of the rapture. I just can't even bare it.
You, sir, have moxie!
Happy birthday, my hero. :)
You are a brave, bold man. If I showed the afro-ridden, half-baked cat who was in my Senior picture, "The Writing on the Wall" would have a demolition ball hurled at it with the quickness of the rapture. I just can't even bare it.
You, sir, have moxie!
Happy birthday, my hero. :)
1 reply
Shane Vander Hart
LOL!
5 months ago
in The Coming Evangelical Collapse on Caffeinated Thoughts
There is a lot of truth in this.
If you ascribe to dispensationalism, this time has been coming for some time now, as we are now into "progressive dispensationalism." You can see it coming... that pale, white horse, that is.
This culture is progressing into a humanistic arena for social Darwinism. Man is learning to only trust thyself and has no shame for persecuting Christians or lambasting God with their vitriol.
Good thing another word for this dispensation is called "GRACE" because this world sure needs a lot of it. How much is left until "KINGDOM" and "ZIONIC" dispensation shows up? Well, ask the horse when you hear a trumpet.
Peace, Shane. Nicely done, brother.
HiScrivener
If you ascribe to dispensationalism, this time has been coming for some time now, as we are now into "progressive dispensationalism." You can see it coming... that pale, white horse, that is.
This culture is progressing into a humanistic arena for social Darwinism. Man is learning to only trust thyself and has no shame for persecuting Christians or lambasting God with their vitriol.
Good thing another word for this dispensation is called "GRACE" because this world sure needs a lot of it. How much is left until "KINGDOM" and "ZIONIC" dispensation shows up? Well, ask the horse when you hear a trumpet.
Peace, Shane. Nicely done, brother.
HiScrivener
1 reply
Shane Vander Hart
Thanks HiScrivener.
5 months ago
in El Rushbo Hits Obama Back on Caffeinated Thoughts
Dana brings up a salient point, and so do you, Shane (as usual).
1. Rush isn't about instigating change across party aisles; he is about starting a wildfire in his party and then parking his car along that political divide and pouring gasoline all over it.
2. To that end, Rush is arguably the most politically astute pundit on the planet. HE knows everything about what is happening on the Hill, and anyone planning to get in a debate with that man better pack a lunch.
3. And then, the BarackStar wouldn't be out of his league if he could his teleprompters with him. Heck, even disciples of that man think his oratory skills are off the charts (they are), but his rote memory could use some work.
Peace,
HiScrivener
1. Rush isn't about instigating change across party aisles; he is about starting a wildfire in his party and then parking his car along that political divide and pouring gasoline all over it.
2. To that end, Rush is arguably the most politically astute pundit on the planet. HE knows everything about what is happening on the Hill, and anyone planning to get in a debate with that man better pack a lunch.
3. And then, the BarackStar wouldn't be out of his league if he could his teleprompters with him. Heck, even disciples of that man think his oratory skills are off the charts (they are), but his rote memory could use some work.
Peace,
HiScrivener
1 reply
Shane Vander Hart
I'd love to see a debate between those two.
5 months ago
in A Magician’s Christian Encounter on Think Christian
The number one reason for Atheism in this country is Christians.
We can be a pretentious, megalomaniacal and deplorably rude people. Don't believe me? Go into any restaurant on a Sunday, bring some popcorn and enjoy the show.
I get what he is saying, but those are the rotten stereotypes that malign an entire body of people. The Christians we all know are caring, passionate and above all, real. But you don't get stories about them unless blogospherical addicts like us tell those stories.
You know, because the media sure isn't.
We can be a pretentious, megalomaniacal and deplorably rude people. Don't believe me? Go into any restaurant on a Sunday, bring some popcorn and enjoy the show.
I get what he is saying, but those are the rotten stereotypes that malign an entire body of people. The Christians we all know are caring, passionate and above all, real. But you don't get stories about them unless blogospherical addicts like us tell those stories.
You know, because the media sure isn't.
1 reply
SiarlysJenkins
True. But Dr. Dobson is always hogging the media's attention with some obscure hysterical preoccupation, etc., and claiming to possess the key to what REAL Christianity is. The sad thing is, in his real calling, faith and family, he is quite good. If we could all keep a little more perspective on what we are, and are not, called to do, we would look a lot better, even in the media.
