Deus Misereatur

  Back in May 2020, I heard Dan Crenshaw, wounded veteran, medically retired Navy SEAL, and U.S. congressman (TX-R), for the first time. He was being interviewed by Anne McElvoy of The Economist . Though it was clear they were not on the same political page, it was a delightfully engaging discussion. He conducted himself with civil certainty, laughed with the interviewer, disagreed charitably with her, gave her thoughtful and informed responses that impressed her, etc. I thought then, "I like this guy! I need to get his book." And I'm glad I did. I wasn't disappointed. Since there are already thousands (and I do mean thousands) of ratings and reviews on this book (it came out in April 2020!), my evaluation will be short. What I appreciated about the book: (1) Crenshaw hits the nail on the head with regard to the growing environment of outrage and fragility in the U.S.A. - both on the "right" and on the "left". Nobody is exempt from his criticism. P...

  With Hannah (1 Samuel 2:1-10) we pray: “ My heart exults in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in your salvation .” Thank you for your compassionate care over us, and for listening to our concerns. Thank you for lifting us up out of the miry clay and setting our feet on the Rock. Thank you for rescuing us from the one who had the power over death, and the fear of death. Our hearts do exult in you.     “ There is none holy like the LORD: for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God. Talk no more so very proudly, let not arrogance come from your mouth; for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed .” We pray to you, O Lord who knows our hearts, and is in our homes. Heal the strained and stressed marriages (…); mend the fragmented and fractured families (…); and repair the brittle and bleak hearts that are troubled (…). Bring reconciliation where there has been hostility; r...