tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152061152011-04-21T10:50:52.322-07:00Rev. Parishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11230146442420881940noreply@blogger.comBlogger31100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15206115.post-43806767799031157002007-01-07T10:08:00.000-08:002007-01-07T10:15:16.740-08:00There is an attempt at a major cultural shift regarding marriage. The traditional understanding is being challenged. My belief is that we need to re-inforce the traditional Judeo/Christian definition of marriage for the overall good of the society.<br /><br />For me, marraige is a covenantal relationship between a man and a woman that is serious, sacred, and sacrificial. There is no reason to adjust this basic definition. Instead, I hope we will use the current climate of challenge as an opportunity to express the fundamental value of the marriage tradition.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/15206115-4380676779903115700?l=bethelumcwdg.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rev. Parishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11230146442420881940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15206115.post-1159646914602976602006-09-30T13:04:00.000-07:002006-09-30T13:08:34.613-07:00Just a thought: Could it be that the Venezuelan President is comfortable with his hate language against President Bush because he studies the American news reports where many in the political world use demeaning terms about the President.<br /><br />This is not meant to be a political comment, but an honest observation. Our political process is less about issues; and more about personal destruction.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/15206115-115964691460297660?l=bethelumcwdg.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rev. Parishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11230146442420881940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15206115.post-1131067330699073852005-11-03T17:07:00.000-08:002005-11-03T17:23:08.750-08:00Now that the nomination of Harriet Miers has been withdrawn (and, hopefully, my thoughts will not be viewed as political), I want to comment on one aspect of this matter. The White House issued a statement referring to her religious faith. Immediately, many Media and political personages complained. Comments were made indicating the need for separation of church and state; of legal opinions being made based solely on the law; etc.<br /><br />Personally, I want people in public office who rely on prayer and faith when decisions must be made. My ministry is a constant call to persons to depend upon a divine power for guidance in daily living. Actually, I know a judge who prays prior to taking the bench; asking God to help him.<br /><br />Why are so many in our society afraid of religious expressions?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/15206115-113106733069907385?l=bethelumcwdg.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rev. Parishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11230146442420881940noreply@blogger.com2