How to suck
After a bit of a break on Twitter lately, I happened to just jump on one morning and saw that @norcross had posted a link to an article entitled “How to Suck“, which intrigued me. I didn’t know if it...
View ArticleIs your country the goodest?
No that’s not a lexical faux pas. It’s the intentional introduction of a new term being coined by Simon Anholt, a veteran political advisor to nations around the world. After many years of research,...
View ArticleStop this culture of image obsession, for our children’s sake
As the father of a young daughter, this talk by Meaghan Ramsey spoke to me at a deep level. It is one of my biggest goals to make sure that Ellie finds her identity in God, and not in the world. I hope...
View ArticleThe Oatmeal’s thoughts on religion
I am a Christian, so I have to acknowledge the irony in some of this, but the Oatmeal’s latest comic on religious extremism is a humourous and thought-provoking read, that is, assuming that you’re open...
View ArticleParenting daughters and parenting sons
I take my role as a father to Ellie incredibly seriously, but as I ponder the prospect of a son, I wonder how different I will parent him than I have parented Ellie. The post Parenting daughters and...
View ArticleDon’t break your children
This article was making the rounds on Facebook late last year and I just thought it was an excellent read from a regular Joe dad. Dan starts off by describing a situation that he witnessed which is...
View ArticleIf only we refocused our time and energy…
I have decided to stick to love…Hate is too great a burden to bear. – Martin Luther King Jr. The post If only we refocused our time and energy… appeared first on Dave Clements.
View ArticleThe state of Christianity illustrated by the treatment of Rob Bell
Rob Bell has been a hero of mine for many years, so it saddens me to see how Christians have vilified him for exploring his own faith and asking questions about the tenets of Christianity The post The...
View ArticleRespecting others’ opinions
Many of our most intense disagreements arise from situations where there is more than one good opinion, so don't be so quick to shoot others down because of what they believe. The post Respecting...
View ArticleReflecting back on the last 30 years (I’m 30)
Today I turn 30, so it's a great time to reflect on what I've done, how far I've come and what I want to do moving forward The post Reflecting back on the last 30 years (I’m 30) appeared first on Dave...
View ArticleThe Human Podcast: deep discussions that provoke thought and change
The Human Podcast is a rare find: a podcast willing to explore the other side of current events and societal norms with intelligence, objectivity and wisdom The post The Human Podcast: deep discussions...
View ArticleThe irony of “love wins”
I love that the gay community used "Love wins" to celebrate their victory in the SCOTUS, doubly demonstrating the hypocrisy of many Christians of today. The post The irony of “love wins” appeared first...
View ArticleWhy we’re always apologising to our children
Our children are as entitled (if not more entitled) to receive an apology when we've wronged them. Acting as if we're somehow superior to them doesn't do anyone any favours The post Why we’re always...
View ArticlePope Francis: a fresh face for the Catholic church
The Catholic church has a dingy image of money-grabbing elitism. But Pope Francis is doing an excellent job of showing how a life of humility, humanism and love is the way to go. The post Pope Francis:...
View ArticlePrivilege is invisible to those who have it
As a middle-class white man in America, it can be easy to think that society is equal but that's because I can be invisible to my privilege The post Privilege is invisible to those who have it appeared...
View ArticleSocial services suck, but we can fix them AND save money
Hilary Cottam's approach to social services is akin to "it takes a village to raise a child". The more that can participate, the better it is for everyone. Her model sees everyone helping one another...
View ArticleA common sense approach to prosecutions
Putting people in jail, particularly if they are young, poor or a minority is the American standard for dealing with even the pettiest of crimes, which has a lifelong and devastating impact on these...
View ArticleBrexit: an autopsy
In June, the UK collectively and narrowly voted to leave the European Union in a referendum which has divided the nation on a scale never seen before. Alexander Betts looks at the causes and effects of...
View ArticleHow to say sorry
It's taken 30+ years of life experience and 10+ years of marriage to realise that there's a LOT more to apologising than I ever thought possible, and frankly, most people kind of suck at apologising....
View ArticleDrawing a line in the sand with Donald Trump and the Republican Party
The piece of art above helped me to have a clearer mind on where I stand with respect to Donald Trump and how it should shape my activism. At the heart of everything, I believe in individuals’ right to...
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