Category Archives: Spiritual

Is John Rachel funny?

Posted on March 9, 2013 by johnrachel

People don’t seem to get my humor. Maybe I’m out of touch. I haven’t been watching much TV lately. So you tell me . . . Continue reading →

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What if they gave a war and everybody showed up?

Posted on January 8, 2013 by johnrachel

Back in the 60s, there was an anti-war slogan popularized by Charlotte E. Keyes, which was then turned into a full-length film: “Suppose they gave a war and nobody came?” Well, I’m proposing the opposite: “What if they gave a war and everybody showed up?” Continue reading →

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If Jesus Had Been Packing

Posted on December 29, 2012 by johnrachel

If Jesus had been packing when they came to nail Him to the cross, I surmise He would have had the nice and punchy Sig Sauer P228 within easy reach __ strapped to His thigh under His robes __ and had a kick-ass semi-automatic assault weapon slung over His shoulder. Continue reading →

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100 People

Posted on August 29, 2012 by johnrachel

In Japan there is a beautiful story which is taught in schools to elementary students called “100 People”. Continue reading →

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Open Mind Surgery

Posted on March 14, 2012 by johnrachel

Sometimes we need something to cut through the noise and nonsense we are constantly bombarded with, something which puts things in a new perspective. This short video with commentary by the astronomer-philosopher Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is something I think does just that and which I hope we can all appreciate on some level. Continue reading →

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I Suck!

Posted on May 3, 2011 by johnrachel

Believers Warn Neighbors Of Impending Doom On May 21! Continue reading →

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Did God Cause The Earthquake In Japan?

Posted on March 19, 2011 by johnrachel

I have run across some idiotic comments to the effect that the quake was the heavy finger of God pushing our buttons down here on Earth. Continue reading →

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