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The Red Hands of Passover
On that first Passover, obedience to God required making homes marked and discernibly different from the rest. Doesn’t it still?
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The Hawkeye Cauckeye and Who Cares?
Friends, we could debrief every caucus, every town hall, and debate. It is all for naught if these two questions are not answered.
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This is Still True.
I’m feeling particularly perky this morning, so I’m just gonna give this to you for free. I wrote this 7 years ago when Trump, Hillary, and Bernie were the faces of polity and thought. It is still true. The sifting is coming. Friends, fellow political junkies and those shaking their head in disbelief at…
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When There is No Vision, the People Perish…and Worse
We are there. This is the cusp we are on as a party, as a people. We have no vision. We have lost the goal and thus tire ourselves running in wrong directions only to win nothing.
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“Millstones! Get Your Millstones!”
Friends, the clearest and best indicator of the judgement awaiting us is our utter inability to value life or protect children. Millstones! Get your Millstones!
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Boomers, Groomers, and a Little Perspective on Purity Culture
Beware the progressive voice condemning yesterday’s “purity culture,” if that same voice is condoning today’s radical transgender culture.
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Sanctuary Cities Not Safe for Students…and Other Democratic Disgraces
When will we be tired enough? Embarrassed enough? Broke, frustrated, or in peril enough to do something? It can’t go on forever. Eventually we will run out of food and money.
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The Test of Christianity… Should Probably Include Christ.
Don’t convolute a litmus test for what is Christianity with sentiment or kindness. A fruit of the Spirit, or from the Vine, is NOT THE VINE.
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Leaves, Debris, and the Distance In-Between
Close proximity to the vine does not a branch make you. In-ness, not nearness, Friend. Come see the difference.
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Get Thee Transformed, People.
God intended you do more than dangle in a crusty cocoon. New life awaits! Get thee transformed, people. Pronto!
Read MoreHappy New Year!!
Where do we get this idea that God’s plans for us include starting strong and finishing poorly? Think of every person in the Bible that waited until the turn of a calendar year to be who God called them to be, to do what God called them to do. “Yes, Lord! …In January.”…
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Trump’s Christmas Message Not Very Christmasy
Why in the world would you serve up an unforced error to your opponents that causes division in your already not quite coagulating or coalescing party?
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Come Let Us Adore Him!
Let there be a gap between what your soul needed and the world provided. And then, REFUSE to try to fill it with stuff.
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We wish you a Merry Christmas… and a “Mary” New Year!
Given enough time and tinsel, anyone can “make merry.” But if making “Mary” is our goal for the new year, we may have some work to do.
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Gay Porn Filmed at the Capitol, Justifiable Terrorism, and You
There are so many things that could be said here, though few are appropriate. But I will say this because it matters to all of us…
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Best. Gift. Ever.
You cannot box this up or tie it with ribbons, something so grand requires no trappings or wrappings. Just this…
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CO Supreme Court Finds Democrats Are No Longer Pro-Choice
Democrats are robbing voters of their freedom to choose whom to vote for. I didn’t have “Conservatives now Pro-Choice and Democrats no longer Pro-Choice” on my 2023 bingo card. Did you?
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My Best Advice for Hard and Hurting Days
Friend. Mark the occasion even when the occasion is grief, loss, or loneliness. Ask someone to do this…
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You Need to Know This Today
If no one else has told you, allow me—and do receive this as the salty but loving encouragement it is intended to be. You are not enough. Here’s why…
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Risen with Healing in His Wings
Surely, we can offer a modicum of grace to our family, friend, co-worker, or a stranger—those who merely inconvenience and irritate—even our enemies. Here’s why…
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HSL Better Than Stuff Series: Give the Gift of Sabbath Rest
Spiritual disciplines aren’t just for grown-ups. You want wise and mature adult Believers? Start training Believers to be wise and mature when they are children.
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Polity and the Pulpit
There is a significant voting block that is no longer predictable in its voting or convictions. Christianity is suffering an identity crisis, but it is not because of our Christ. He is unchanging in word, nature, and deed. The groom is steadfast and steeled. It is the bride who has cold feet and finds…
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Star of Wonder
The wise men weren’t the only ones to see the star. They were just the ones WILLING TO FOLLOW IT.
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Well, Hello Dolly! Let’s Talk About Halftime.
Did y’all catch that Dallas Cowboys game? And if you did, did y’all catch that half time performance? Here is why it’s important enough to cuss and discuss…
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Let Every Heart Prepare HIM Room
What is the first message of the manger?? HE will occupy as much room as you give Him.
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HSL Better Than Stuff Series: Give the Gift of High Expectations
You can turn this thing around starting today! And you can start with high expectations, lofty goals, and faith that gives a confidence the world can’t take away.
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HSL Better Than Stuff Series: Give the Gift of Crazy-Good Skills
Having trouble coming up with gift ideas for your family? Could it be because they don’t truly need anything… or because the stuff they need CAN’T BE BOUGHT?
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Target Ringing in Christmas with PRIDE Propaganda
Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Bankruptcy! Target still hates conservative, Christian, consumers.
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Magnolia Offers New Line of Crickets at Target
Wanted to be sure and update y’all on Chip and Joanna Gaine’s response to Target’s recent PRIDE month controversies. Here is their thoughtful response…
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I’m Just Thankful to Be Alive
I am honestly still just so glad my daughter, and son before her, and I are alive. None of those things were guaranteed.
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Salty Squares to Share
Greetings, from Planet Texas!
I am Sara Johnson, aka Salty Lady... I/Am/Her #weddisexual #husbisexual (Super into the man I married.)
My husband, Andy, and I have served in churches for almost 20 years together. We have 2 teens and 3 dogs.
I was a prodigal and am the product of a good God and praying parents. I have been sober 21 years, serving God for 20 and salty, in one form or the other, my whole life. I've done time with the cradles and the choir, missions and middle school, seniors and saints... and I love the Body of Christ, cankles and all.
Hey Salty Lady exists to bring clarity, common sense, and a Christian worldview to cultural, political, and evangelical issues. Polity, the pulpit, and all God's sheeple are indelibly linked for better or worse. So be wise we must, to walk humbly and just in a world that grows weary in waiting.
Bear up, Buttercup. There may indeed be dark days ahead, but you were made for them. Be bold. Be brave. Our guy wins.
Shalom Y'all!
SJ
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