Good Friday Thoughts

Tonight I celebrated Good Friday services at my church.  I remember when I was growing up that we typically celebrated Maundy Thursday instead.  Sometimes, I think that the pomp and circumstance of the Catholic celebration of Holy week may be closer to what we should all be doing.  The problem is that after a few [...]

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Science proves Men are Clueless about Women?

A new study found that men are “somewhat oblivious” to the emotional subtleties of non-verbal cues.  In essence, men have a hard time determining whether a woman is merely being friendly or if she is after something more. The study, conducted by Indiana University’s Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, showed photographs to 280 college [...]

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Sir Paul and Heather Mills: The Case for a Pre-Nup

Today the Judge in the Paul McCartney & Heather Mills divorce released his findings.  In short, the Judge found Ms. Mills to be inconsistent and inaccurate and less than candid with her testimony.  But he still awarded her $48 million as a settlement, which works out to $34,000 per day of the marriage.   The amount [...]

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Sex: Just a Physical Thing?

During this week’s scandal du jour, the repeated refrain from some quarters was that “It is just sex.  No big deal.”  This group wants the rest of us to believe that sex is merely a physical process, like breathing.  But is it?  And what do part of our humanity do we lose if we buy [...]

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Teenage Sex and Dis – Ease

A recent study found that 1 in 4 teenage girls had a sexually transmitted disease.  Only one-half of those surveyed would admit to having sex;  but of those admitting to having sex, 40% had an STD.  The numbers were shocking and put many people at unease. The obvious danger is that these STDs can lead [...]

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Spitzer: Why this drags on without a Resignation

Reports run rampant that New York Governor Eliot Spitzer will resign.  A new article pops up on the internet claiming that in one hour, or by such and such time, Spitzer will resign.  He’ll do it by submitting a written letter; he’ll do it in a farewell address. Regardless of when it happens, it  will [...]

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Sex and Politics: Does Marital Faithfulness Matter?

Eliot Spitzer, Governor of New York, was named as a client of a prostitution ring targeted by Federal authorities.  Spitzer did not confirm that he used the services of a prostitute, however, court documents leave little to the imagination in regards to his involvement.  To put it bluntly, he paid cash so as not to [...]

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Singleness: Find contentment?

As a single woman approaching middle age, I confess to trying many of the time honored traditions to finding a husband: blind dates, set-ups, online matching, and “going where the guys are.” So far, none of these ideas have worked.  I view this lack of success various ways.  Sometimes it is upsetting.  Sometimes I’m relieved.  Other [...]

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Jezebel: Let Nothing Stand in the Way

In I Kings 21, Jezebel and Ahab lived in a palace in Jezreel.  Near the palace was a lovely vineyard owned by Naboth, a Jezreelite.  Ahab coveted the vineyard, desiring to plant a garden in it.  He asked Naboth to sell it to him, offering to pay the market price or a land swap for [...]

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Jezebel: True Believer?

As noted in my last post, Jezebel grew up in the Sidonian royal family, which worshiped Baal.  When she married Ahab, King of Israel, she imported her religion to Israel.  Jezebel, like most, grew up with a set of traditions, beliefs, and ways to do things.  For Jezebel, this meant that she followed Baal.  Jezebel [...]

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