State

The Electoral College Needs to Go (But it’s not Going Anywhere)

The Electoral College needs to go. That I feel very strongly and have for some time. You may find it interesting that I am posting this article now, after we …

Church / Reconciliation

A New (Old) Commandment

This is the ninth in a series of article on the topic of reconciliation. You will find links to the previous articles at the bottom of this page. I sincerely …

Society

The Best and Worst Christmas Songs

It’s that time of year when you listen to so much Christmas music that by December 26th, you’ll be begging for it to stop, wondering how you ever became so …

Church / Reconciliation

True Love

This is the eighth in a series of essays on the topic of reconciliation. You will find links to the other articles at the bottom of this page. Here’s a …

Church

The Origins of the Protestant Reformation

Can you recall the first time you learned about the Protestant Reformation? In all likelihood, you were told a story somewhat like this. On October 31, 1517, a German monk …

Church / Society / State

My Reaction to the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election

  Dear Friends: The following contains some genuine political opinions, and while it is not meant to be an attack on anyone or anything, if you have simply had enough …

Society

The Traitors in my Family

In this week just after Guy Fawkes Day, when the entirety of the American populace stands ready to go at each other with torch and pitchfork, it seems appropriate that …

Society

Revising (and Reviving) History through Fiction

  “History takes a long time for us to reach.” That rather obvious statement was made by a former president of the United States, George W. Bush, when reflecting upon …

Church / Reconciliation

Impossible Questions

This is the seventh in a series of essays on the topic of reconciliation. You will find links to the other articles at the bottom of this page. There are …

Church / Reconciliation

The First Step

This is the sixth in a series of articles on the topic of reconciliation. You will find links to the other articles at the bottom of this page. The study …