Monthly Archives: August 2009

Yeah, Fun Fun Fun

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Jerry Wilson

Such a day. I’ve long believed that when the barn is on fire, this is not the time to argue about who struck the match. Grab a water bucket and help put out the freakin’ fire. Place blame afterwards. Apparently … Continue reading →

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So What Would Jesus Do About Healthcare Reform?

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Jerry Wilson

My column for the Examiner today tries to bring some Christ-centered sanity to the healthcare debate. Hopefully it succeeds. What would Jesus do about healthcare reform? Politicizing Jesus Christ is something of a cottage industry in America. As mentioned earlier, … Continue reading →

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Making A Bit Of Progress (While Finding Shelter From The Storm)

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Jerry Wilson

Earlier this evening I had the privilege of interviewing Bob Bennett for the new book. He has long been a favorite fellow folkie of mine, and as I had anticipated a delight to converse with. As I mentioned a few … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Selling Out – I’m Buying In!

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Jerry Wilson

The most recent post on my NASCAR blog unequivocally stated I was taking a sabbatical from writing same due to too many other authorial projects on my plate. Namely, Goldfish and Clowns and the column for the Examiner and the … Continue reading →

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So Obvious Even I Get It

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Jerry Wilson

I’m a guy. Therefore, certain things are a given. I have to have control of the remote. I have to do any and all barbecuing, while doing so fantasizing I’m cooking the wooly mammoth brought in fresh from the hunt. … Continue reading →

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When You’re Told “You’re Kidding” When You’re Not

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Jerry Wilson

Picking up on a thread from the other day… There are times we all wonder how someone whose beliefs generally coincide with our own, these beliefs coinciding with the basic tenets of Christianity, can also believe one or more items … Continue reading →

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You Whisper Something

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Jerry Wilson

I’ve been doing my best to listen to God lately. Of course we should always listen to Him. Sometimes, though, we get so preoccupied in prayer laying out our talking points; our hopes and fears we forget prayer is meant … Continue reading →

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A Brief Musing

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Jerry Wilson

Ever notice how whenever you run across someone who’s been taught two plus two equals five, so in a gracious spirit you inform them it’s actually four, they’re seldom all that appreciative of your efforts? More on this later.

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Don’t Look Back And Don’t Go There Either

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Jerry Wilson

My post for the Examiner from earlier today. It’s a sentiment I’ve expressed before, but felt needed to be expressed again. Why hating Barack Obama or Sarah Palin isn’t an option There is a disease running through both the left … Continue reading →

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Coming To Grips With Coldplay

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Jerry Wilson

Okay, true confessions time. I like Coldplay. See, I’m not supposed to like Coldplay. No one is supposed to like Coldplay. But I do. There. I’ve said it. Confession is good for the soul. [video http://www.diecast-dude.com/gac/coldplay_viva_la_vida.flv nolink]

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