Northwest Leader - Brian Dolleman » sorts https://www.northwestleader.com Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:24:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6.1 “Blessings” That Amount To A Load Of Crap https://www.northwestleader.com/2013/blessings-that-amount-to-a-load-of-crap/ https://www.northwestleader.com/2013/blessings-that-amount-to-a-load-of-crap/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:18:20 +0000 Brian Dolleman http://www.northwestleader.com/?p=3133   I’ve noticed something that we Americans, especially American Christians, do frequently: When being asked something that feels too “personal” and invades our private sensibilities, we shift into giving sweeping generalizations, philosophical ramblings, and ambiguous blessings. Here are some examples: Q. Do you give money to beggars? A. That’s a tough one. I’ve heard that […]

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