1) “Socialism is a hate crime: On socialism’s human and economic toll.” (James Piereson, The New Criterion) From the article — This raises the question: given the historical record, why don’t we label socialism as a hate crime? After all, the evidence for socialism’s malignant effects is obvious to anyone with sufficient curiosity to open a history…
Okay, I am a reader. I have been since I was a little kid — blessed by a mom who taught me (by precept and example), by an early acquaintance with libraries, and, in the 6th grade, my enthusiastic involvement with SRA Reading programs which in 1962 were still free from the leftist schlock that…
1) Looking to make better sense of 2025…and a clearer look at what might transpire for 2026? Here in The Top 5’s Number 1 slot this week is a compilation of articles dealing with these questions: * “We Are The ‘Convergence Generation’ — Top Ten Bible Prophecy Stories Of 2025” (Jan Markell, Harbinger’s Daily) * “Heroes and Zeroes of…
Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? Yes, I know that many Christians ignore the whole idea. In fact, some are downright grinchy about it, believing that making resolutions is more about reliance on one’s own willpower than on God’s grace to effect change in their lives. Many more, however, dismiss the idea simply…
There were so many exceptionally enlightening articles this week (especially on the critical topics of the persecution of the Church and the rising wave of anti-Semitism throughout the world) that I share links beyond the normal number this morning. And, yes, they’re all well worth the read. 1) “When the Churches Go Silent at Christmas. Why…
Looking for a bit of cheer and inspiration for now and for the 12 Days of Christmas coming up? Why not check out the novel “The Christmas Room” and these 2 short stories, “Christmas on the Freedom Train” and “The Winter in the Woods.” You can find them here. Also, there’s the intriguing (and free) compilation,…
With last Friday’s shows at Newport and Brookstone Meadows, Claire and I finished off an absolutely fantastic “When Swing Was King” Christmas season. And, in doing so, we tied a record — 17 shows in all! Our presentations 2 two senior centers in Branson, 1 up in Tekemah, 1 at New Cassel, 1 “home show,”…
1) “IVF Embryo Destruction Surpasses Abortion As The Leading Cause Of Death In The United States” (Ken Ham, Harbinger’s Daily) From the article — But, according to an analysis of new data from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), abortion is no longer the leading cause of death because the number of deaths of embryos as…
1) “Lawlessness Ablaze” (Denny Hartford, Vital Signs Blog) From the article — It is an all too obvious and very tragic truth that our world is absolutely ablaze in lawlessness. Absolutely, out of control ablaze. Nevertheless, there remain Christians who stick their head in comfortable sand and try to ignore the flames, while other believers naively downplay…
What a terrific time we had this morning as we hosted a “When Swing Was King” Brunch for a few friends who braved the snow and made it to our home for a meal of eggs and sausage, hash browns, fruit, chocolate cake, cheese danish, apple fritters, cranberry toast, sparkling juices, tea, and coffee. And…
