In the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), Jesus teaches, in many different ways, that there should not be a sharp distinction between what we do and what we think.
In my school days, sarcasm was the standard mode of getting along with each other. No one thought sarcasm was unkind. Rather, it was a sign of wit and engagement. It was how a person fit in. By the time my schooling was over, sarcasm was imprinted on me and leaked out in many things I said.
The kids rode the “Wipe Out” at the carnival which prompted me to download the song. As it started playing in the car my daughter remarked, "Hey! They played that on the ride!"
Over 200 years ago, our Founding Fathers put their lives on the line to create a new country in which freedom reigned. These men had a vision of a nation unafraid to face its enemies and win.
I flew to New Hampshire without my luggage. It wasn’t lost, mind you, I know exactly where it’s located; right smack dab in the middle of my living room. Eager to get to my conference, I simply jumped in the car and drove to the airport empty-handed.