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The following is a guest post by Michael Lichens. So many have been shocked by the news of Robin Williams and what appears to be his self-inflicted death. For years, he was to me a poster-child for depression. Laughter became his shield, as it has for many who suffer from mental anguish, but he still was internally haunted. I…
A strange German sends a message of hope to all those suffering from melesphobia (which, as everyone knows, is fear of badgers):
Here’s his gutless public statement:Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which comes upon you to prove you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice in so far as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are reproached…
I have a reader who lost her daughter in April and is struggling financially with funeral costs, among other things. She’s looking for work and could really use a) our prayers and b) a job. If somebody in your neck of the woods could help her out, it would be fantastic. She doesn’t have a…
He brought joy to a lot of people. May he find in death the peace he could not find in life, through Christ our Lord.And please, if you must comment, prayer only. If you feel a compulsion to make some political commentary, or wish him into hell because you’ve decided God has authorized you to…
This post is part of a three part series. See parts one and two. Of all the duties of fatherhood, it is the munus regendi —the duty to shepherd, based on Christ’s role as King—that is most likely to offend modern sensibilities. The father has authority? The father is a king? Come on! That’s outdated chauvinistic patriarchy.…
Over 500 Grievous Injuries or Deaths at VA Hospitals Last Year