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Friday, April 19, 2024

Eric Blauer

I am Frederick Christian Blauer IV, but I go by Eric, it sounds less like a megalomaniac but still hints at my Scandinavian destiny of coastal conquest and ultimate rule. I have accumulated a fair number of titles: son, brother, husband, father, pastor, writer, artist and a few other more colorful titles by my fanged fans. I am a lover of story be it heard, read or watched in all beauty, gory or glory. I write and speak as an exorcist or poltergeist, splashing holy water, spilling wine and breaking bread between the apocalypse and a sleeping baby. I am possessed by too many words and they get driven out like wild pigs and into the waters of my blog at www.fcb4.tumblr.com. I work as a pastor at Jacob's Well Church (www.jacobswellspokane.com) across the tracks on 'that' side of town. I follow Christ in East Central Spokane among saints, sinners, angels, demons, crime, condoms, chaos, beauty, goodness and powerful weakness. I have more questions than answers, grey hairs than brown, fat than muscle, fire than fireplace and experience more love from my wife, family and friends than a man should be blessed with in one lifetime.

A Conflicted Pacifist’s Review of American Sniper

After reading Michael Moore’s tweet: ”My uncle [was] killed by sniper in WW2. We were taught snipers were cowards …” and the outrage that descended by pro-military folks, I knew I had to see the film.

Lecrae puts the hook in the mouth with “Welcome To America”

Lecrae casts out some razor sharp cultural critiques in this provocative song that is sung from three perspectives: a gangster, a soldier, and an illegal immigrant.

Philosophers, Artists and Theologians and the The Narcissism of Selfies

Are you psychotic if you post ‘selfies’? This may be a possibility according to a recent study coming out of The Ohio State University.

Blame the Bombed or the Bomber?

I must confess that I am perplexed and often frustrated by the insistence of many on the left side of the political spectrum who demand that we all should own the blame for the actions of the Islamic Jihadists across the globe.

Crying on Streets of Gold

“Stay Gold” by Swedish Folk Duo, First Aid Kit is a contemplative song that could be the soundtrack to the prophet Isaiah and Solomon’s prophetic ponderings on the human experience

The Boobie Bandit Steals Baby Jesus

The war on Christmas is a reality, well, at least it was at St, Peter’s Square when a Ukrainian feminist snatched the little nativity Jesus in a rush of topless protest.

The Caramel Corn Rebellion

Take the time to make something delicious this holiday season and give it away as a witness to the radical grace of God’s goodness.

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