Whichever party is not in power is usually characterized as the loyal opposition, as both Democrats and Republicans are presumed to have the best interests of the nation at heart. …
I attended the funeral, yesterday, of a woman some years younger than I who had died after years of fighting cancer. As I sat in the church, looking at the stained…
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Our trip had been in the works for several months, so we did not think of possible disruptions in service from the TSA (Transportation Safety Administration). Even though some believed…
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One of the ancient Greek philosophers, Protagoras, is mostly remembered for one idea, even though he practiced “sophistry” for forty years. That idea has become the de facto motto…
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Sensitive issues very seldom openly discussed about people in public office include religion, personal wealth and quality educational achievement. If you look at this blog as openly discussing these…
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Today’s hot topic, politically, is the Wall. (We will capitalize this because both Republicans and Democrats have made it so important to their brands.) This Wall, to separate the United…
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The Founding Fathers carefully set up the constitution to prevent the worst thing that they could imagine happening: a leader taking upon himself absolute power and ruling as a king,…
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In ten days, the second year of President Donald Trump’s administration will have been completed. A short look at what has happened and what has not transpired might give us…
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America’s military merry-go-round continues. Questions still abound about the role our servicemen and women should play in the 21st century. This was brought again into focus when President Trump announced…
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“Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven.” Psalm 110:89 Russ preached a sermon in late November about the immutability of God’s Word, using a passage from the Apostle…
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