CONFESSIONS OF A STARBUCKS PASTOR

Mightily. The community organizer had big dreams of changing America. In just one and a half terms he has succeeded to do just that on possibly the largest, all-encompassing scale ever. He has impacted daily living, economy, business, faith, terrorism and even the dictionary definitions we once knew. Off the top of my head and in no particular order, are the things we can give Obama full credit for: - Not only is he the first black president (if you don't count Bill Clinton), he is also the first one to continually create a discussion of racial inequality when for the most part, the riots and rage had long ago subsided. - By editing what is acceptable for school lunches, his administration has brought long overdue attention for the need for taste. They are also responsible for the creation of a trente-sized garbage can outside every lunchroom in order to catch all the waste. Positively, there is now much better pig food for America's farmers. - Staunch federal s...

The original 1828 Webster's Dictionary defintion of "Courage" reads as follows: " Bravery, intrepidity; that quality of mind which enables men to encounter danger and difficulties with firmness, or without fear or depression of spirits; valor; boldness; resolution. It is a constituent part of fortitude; but fortitude implies patience to bear continued suffering." The man that was Bruce Jenner has decided he is a woman. He got a new name and a new, surgerically created feminine look. Recent social media pix show the former Mr. Jenner dazzeling New Yorkers in gorgeous dresses, looks and attending important functions. He-now-declared-she has been publically declared as having "courage". Apparently there is a televised award show airing soon that will crown him/her with a trophy. Okay. What? An award for re-describing yourself and calling that courage?? Anyone with money can PAY to do whatever to their bodies or names. So what? I call that pure VAN...

Recently, the surviving brother of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings received a federal death sentence for his participation and contributions. Although the media was not allowed in the courtroom, news personnel could report what they were observing during his sentencing trial. Over and over, commentators and panels of pundits pondered how that guy could sit there with a blank stare, have no visual reaction and practically swagger out of the courtroom with his hands in his pockets. "How can he have no remorse for what he has done??" Every single commentator could not get over the fact that the kid did not react or appear to care, and none of them had any answer except that this was an example of evil. I agree that this was purely evil, but I can answer their "why", too. Why didn't the kid show any remorse? Because his mindset is not Western.The Western mindset has certain unspoken rules, like walking on the right side of the aisle, standing a certain number...