Author Archives: Jerry Wilson

New at Examiner.com: Steve Scott’s “Emotional Tourist” is the thinking Christian’s art

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Jerry Wilson

My latest at Examiner.com. It’s fitting on Christendom’s most solemn day – Good Friday – to remember how Christ’s passion and death were foretold in brutally beautiful poetry by the prophet Isaiah: “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he … Continue reading →

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Tyranny of the Urgent

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Jerry Wilson

As is obvious to anyone who’s been here lately, I haven’t been here much lately. A bit of the writing funk. Well, time to get the funk out. A large part of the problem has been yours truly doing an … Continue reading →

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Hello, Old Friend

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Jerry Wilson

I was in a rather productive state of being yesterday morning rolling into the hours past lunch; doing dishes and laundry, filling out a octet of job applications while quietly noting no matter when the day may come I was … Continue reading →

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Oh Yeah, Examiner.com

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Jerry Wilson

Finally motivated myself to post at Examiner.com. As repeated below: “Sticks and Stones” by the 77s hurts only those who don’t give it a listen Jerry Wilson Oakland Evangelical Examiner + Subscribe   It seems odd that in today’s Christian … Continue reading →

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God’s Wink At Humanity

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Jerry Wilson

To better understand God, study the cat. Consider: He doesn’t always come when you call for Him to come do your bidding. He often appears to, at being yelled at about His behavior and/or your circumstances, respond with bored indifference. … Continue reading →

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When There Can Be No Compromising On Not Compromising

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Jerry Wilson

Peter Wehner recently wrote a post for Commentary magazine titled The Establishment, Compromise and Conservatives. It’s well worth a look, albeit doubtless not for the reasons Mr. Wehner would prefer. Mr. Wehner is currently a senior fellow at the Ethics … Continue reading →

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It’s About To Get Real

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Jerry Wilson

Last Friday (March 16th), President Obama issued an Executive Order titled National Defense Resources Preparedness. The order is rooted in the Defense Production Act of 1950. As summarized by FEMA on its website: The Defense Production Act (DPA) is the … Continue reading →

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You’ve Heard Of Giving ‘Til It Hurts?

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Jerry Wilson

Let’s turn that on its head and give to someone who’s hurting.

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Of Burning Barns And Being The Better

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Jerry Wilson

The Bible says we should approach Christ like a child; in fact, Christ Himself said so. However, we who believe are admonished not to stay that way when it comes to living our lives. It’s high time this principal is … Continue reading →

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Well, At Least I Made It To The Finals

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Jerry Wilson

I was informed today that the job I had a third interview for yesterday, a job for which I would have been (at least in my own estimation) a perfect fit, was given to someone else that the company in … Continue reading →

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