Returning home after walking my regular course one afternoon, I came across an unusual scene. In front of the Christian school that I pass by were two men I know who worked there. One was kneeling beside the sewer opening at the curb while the other was actually lying on the pavement and trying to…
1) “Beneath The Surface: The Spiritual Battlefield Surrounding The Nation of Israel” (John Rodrigues, Harbinger’s Daily) From the article — It was a geopolitical shift that left political analysts and casual observers alike absolutely stunned. President Donald Trump—the man whose entire public persona and political brand was built on unyielding strength, masterful negotiation, and the fame of…
After reading this Fox News story a few days ago, “How American engineers unlocked the impossible beneath the Gulf of America,” I wrote letters of commendation both to Chevron and Transoceanic. After all, innovation and hard work that pays off for America deserves appreciation. Right? The basic letter sent to both companies is below. Dear Transoceaan, The…
Dear Justice Alito, “When principles that run against your deepest convictions begin to win the day, then battle is your calling, and peace has become sin; you must, at any price of dearest peace, lay your convictions bare before friend and enemy, with all the fire of your faith.” (Abraham Kuyper) Battle has indeed been…
Dear President Trump, I write as one who has enthusiastically promoted your ideas and agenda, defended you against foolish and mean-spirited criticism, and regularly prayed for God’s richest blessings on your life and family and leadership. However, I have become especially and increasingly disillusioned with two areas in your administration. 1) The fumbling away of…
“It is a pleasant thing to reflect upon, and furnishes a complete answer to those who contend for the gradual degeneration of the human species, that every baby born into the world is a finer one than the last.” (Charles Dickens, Nicholas Nickleby, page 533) Alas, with what unmitigated horror would Mr. Dickens (and virtually…
Old adventures over? Well, in God, new adventures are available! “Many people cannot reconcile themselves to seeing their finest adventures spent and declining. Well! The answer lies in the surrender of our lives to God, for He is the very source of life, a source that is always new. He brings one adventure to an…
1) “Our ‘Terrible Masters’” (I & I Editorial Board) From the article — “Terrible masters” have been elected the mayors of New York City, Seattle, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Los Angeles will elect another one this fall, either the Castro-ite incumbent will get another four years to torment the citizenry, or her challenger, a council member who…
1) “The US has emboldened Iran and abandoned Israel: Trump’s war with the Islamic Republic was doomed from the beginning.” (Phil Mullan, spiked!) From the article – From the start of the war to last weekend’s ‘memorandum of understanding’ with Iran, the White House has acted like a child who spies a hornets’ nest, pokes it with…
My, oh my; has it really been 16 years since we presented our first “When Swing Was King” program in a senior care facility? Goodness. That first show was presented at Life Care Center where my Mom was then living. And it was intended to be an entertainment feature at a party we were throwing…
