A treatise that has often come to mind during the past septennium is a book authored by M. Scott Peck, M.D. entitled People of the Lie, The Hope For Healing Human Evil (© 1983). Peck had previously published his bestseller The Road Less Traveled, A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values, and Spirit (© 1978). … More PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF TRUTH
Navigating these troubled waters of the Covid-19 pandemic has been challenging for all of us. I have appreciated the guidance from Scripture in plotting my course. As a Christian, I am instructed by this counsel from the Apostle Paul, “Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, … More A necessary trip during an uncertain time!
Jesus declared, “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. All the people will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.” … More THE VIEW FROM THE MARGINS
The photo of former First Lady, Michele Obama, and Former President George W. Bush, featured in this blog, inspires hope for our political process. During a recent interview with the Today Show’s Jenna Bush Hager, (George W. Bush’s daughter), Michele Obama said she has found common ground with the former president despite their opposing views. “Our values are the same,” Obama said. “We disagree on policy, but we don’t disagree on humanity. We don’t disagree about love and compassion. I think that’s true for all of us . . . many people often get lost in our fear of what’s different instead of displaying kindness and bonding over similarities.”
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I am pictured here with Bishop Silas Yego in 2015. We first met in 2000. He is the leader of the African Inland Church of Kenya. He is a statesman who leads with a father’s heart. During his tenure as Bishop, he has courageously piloted one of the largest denominations of his nation through … More STATESMEN & STATESWOMEN NEEDED
Any new technology or media option has the potential to benefit or harm humanity. Such is social media. I appreciate social media because it provides a simple tool for staying in touch with family, friends, and acquaintances we have made throughout our life and our travels. Social media is also an outlet for airing personal … More Social Media Manners
One of the blessings of hosting leaders for an extended period of time in our home is the opportunity to enjoy many conversations focused on an interesting variety of topics. Conversations are colored not only by personalities but also by the graces endowed by God on those personalities. Hosting our friends and colleagues from Kenya … More Apostolic Conversations
When I preach my confidence is not in the truth in which I believe and am espousing. My confidence is in the existence of absolute truth. … More TRUTH AND CONFIDENCE
I am thankful for a free press and competent journalists who keep me apprised of world events. A free press and competent journalists also play a critical role in our democratic society. They help us ensure transparency and accountability with regard to our public servants and institutions. Last month I was at home watching an … More A FREE PRESS
Obama ranked 12th best president by historians in new C-SPAN poll Often history, and in this case, historians are kinder to past presidents than their contemporaries are while they are in office. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/02/20/obama-ranked-12th-best-president-historians-new-c-span-poll/98149240/ When Barak Obama took the oath of office eight years ago he was somewhat unknown to me as a person. I … More PRESIDENTS DAY 2017
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