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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …