Two things I love about the wisdom of the Muppets, First, their philosophy is eternal. It was here long before Jim Henson, and will be here long after the Muppets retire. The second reason I think the Muppets are necessary for life’s learning, is because it reminds me there is hope. Hope for the spiritual realities we yearn for in life, regardless of one’s faith philosophy or tradition.
The traditional story of Easter we pretty much know. Jesus is crucified, dies on a cross. He then is placed in a tomb only to resurrect three days later. There are four versions of the resurrection story, one in each of the canonical Gospels, and each a little bit different. The narratives are a combination [...]
So here we are again, February 14th, National Singles Awareness Day - I mean Valentine's Day. For weeks approaching this day all thoughts turn to love. All the hoopla of this holiday is demonstrated on TV, internet, radio and every retail establishment by greeting cards, presents, flowers, love poems, romantic dinners, jewelry, and yada,yada, yada... [...]
A little while back, Todd Akin, (R) Congressman from Missouri, stepped in doo-doo in a major way with his comments about rape and pregnancy. And yes, if you know what I am talking about, you know “doo-doo” is likely a much more gentle way of describing things than perhaps other words floating around. Here’s what [...]
