Dave Dozier

I Am Sick and Tired of Shallow Christianity! (Candlestick Christians and Skyrocket Saints)

Thankfully, the holidays are over. One thing that means is no more fireworks disturbing my sleep. It is amazing how much attention and money is spent on fireworks. Skyrockets, especially. You light the fuse, the rocket ignites, and three seconds later it is all over. A brief burst of beautiful light and a bit on sound, and it is gone. You can purchase a candlestick... (posted by Dave 2 years 39 days ago.)

Preparing for the Swine Flu Part 2

In June of this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the flu alert to stage 6, which is the highest level. This is the first time that the WHO has declared a pandemic in 41 years. The last time was in 1968, when 33,800 Americans died from the Hong Kong Flu. Last week I covered some simple but potentially life-saving habits that all of us need to learn. Simple things like washing your hands, staying home... (posted by Dave 2 years 144 days ago.)

Is the Swine Flu Judgment From God?

Is the Swine Flu God's final judgment on the errant world, as some religious leaders think? Or is it a media frenzy fueled by a population living in an uncertain time? Let's look at some history. First of all, the flu is nothing to sneeze at (pun intended). In 1968 and 1969, over 50 million Americans were infected by the Hong Kong Flu, leaving 33,000 dead. In 1957, the Asian flu infected 45 million Americans and killed... (posted by Dave 2 years 287 days ago.)

Sweet Surrender: Turning My Will and My Life Over to the Care of God (Step 3 of the 12 Steps)

The third of the 12 steps is the first step in which the person caught in addiction takes real initiative. Steps one and two are primarily passive. Step one is the admission that I cannot defeat this enemy within (the addiction). Step two is receiving the faith that God ("a Power greater than ourselves") can restore us to sanity. Four presuppositions have been... (posted by Dave 2 years 287 days ago.)

The Return of the Newspaper Movie? State of Play Revises a Dying Genre

State of Play , the newest offering from director Kevin McDonald (The Last King of Scotland) stars Russell Crowe and Ben Affleck. It is a political thriller set in modern day Washington DC with the current war in Iraq and Afghanistan as its vehicle. It is the first enjoyable movie set in the newspaper genre that I have seen in a long time. Crowe plays his character (Cal McAffery)... (posted by Dave 2 years 298 days ago.)

What is a Higher Power? (step 2 of the 12 steps)

The second of the 12 Steps is, like the first, more of an act of the heart than an act of the intellect. The step reads: We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Most people in recovery made many attempts at breaking free before they succeeded. This is what we in the industry call "priming", like priming a pump. (posted by Dave 2 years 302 days ago.)