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Judging by Appearances

A recent episode of Britain’s Got Talent showed how often people judge by appearances. Watch the video and you will see the look on the faces of the judges and some of the audience when this woman walks on the stage. Susan Boyle, a 47 year old spinster doesn’t fit the image of what they were expecting. But listen to her sing and you’ll see exactly how and why she blew the judges and the audience away and had people standing and cheering. This is a woman who has been victimized and bullied since childhood. It’s great to see someone … Continue reading →

It Makes You Think

I love TV shows and books that make me think. Last night we watched Boston Legal. Apart from the wacky sense of humor that permeates David E. Kelley shows, one of the reasons I like this show is because it is concerned with the law and makes me think. Legal shows always fascinate me. It also makes me think about things I might not otherwise think about. It may be only a TV script and not an actual case, but it’s enough to start the brain ticking over. Take the episode we watched where Alan Shore was to go before … Continue reading →

Welcome Or Not – part 2

Supposing someone walks into your church. They are not dressed the way people in your church normally dress. In fact, as you look at them you, can’t help yourself from making a snap judgment. They look like a bit of a loser. Here is a helpful article that reminds us not to make those snap judgments and yes, I admit to having been guilty of them myself at times. We need to show love to those who enter our churches. Why? Because that’s what Jesus did. Jesus never worried about whether people were, what society would call, losers. Some of … Continue reading →