Some things just aren’t that complicated. Take the definition of sedition, for example. “Incitement of discontent or rebellion against a government.” Simple. Straightforward. (Straightforward means direct, clear, and honest.) Yet the complexitiesRead More…

I, like every other grandparent in the universe, think my grandkids are extraordinary. Way ahead of a lot of adults. For example, their schooling has been in mixed-race districts. Racial division isn’tRead More…

“If you want to grow in love, the way to do it is not likely going to be by attending more Bible studies or prayer meetings; it will happen by getting closeRead More…

In another horror-filled week, I’m writing about simplicity. I mean, what’s so complicated about enacting stricter gun control, like red flag laws? On an average day in the U.S., more than 35Read More…

I have a new favorite scripture. Psalm 84:5. “Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.” Pilgrimage. That’s what I’m on. I feel like I’m always inRead More…

I’ve been on a quest. Right now, I’m reading Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order by Ray Dalio. (Not recommended if you’re looking for a beachy romance novel.) It’s aboutRead More…

“It’s funny, isn’t it? That you can preach a judgmental and vengeful and angry God and nobody will mind. But you start preaching a God that is too accepting, too loving, tooRead More…

Manhood is a hot topic these days. I just watched the trailer to Tucker Carlson’s special on masculinity, but I’m so confused about his view of it. I’ve also followed the fallRead More…

“Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, is a close ally of Putin. He shares a vision of the “Russkiy Mir” (Russian World) with Putin, linking spiritual unity and territorial expansion.Read More…

(Tomorrow is Good Friday, commemoration of the day Jesus died. I know, the “good” part is confusing, but Easter is right around the corner. This post is a repeat from a pastRead More…