Embracing Faith Amidst Secular Symbols
In my personal journey, I recall how my discovery that many of our holidays have roots in pagan rituals, initially shook my Christian-centric ideology.
Inspiration
Free Indeed!
Today, while we celebrate America’s freedom from tyranny, many of us remain slaves to a much darker force. Are we free? What does it mean to be truly free?
Airborne, By Sean Dietrich
For Sean Dietrich, a crowded airplane becomes another opportunity to meet new friends and see the best on other people
Prosperity Gospel is Not Gospel
Prosperity theology tells us that if we have faith (and donate to Christian ministries), we will receive financial blessings. Stop! That’s a dangerous belief!
The Misguided Advice in High School Graduation Speeches
All too often, the advice given is impractical, overly idealistic, and fails to prepare students for the harsh realities of adulthood.
My Dad Is Better Than Yours
Every year on Father’s Day, we celebrate and honor the dads who raised us. But this author challenges anyone to prove that there’s a better dad than Hoot.
Good, By Sean Dietrich
Once again, Sean Dietrich…Sean of the South, inspires with his down-to-earth, warm humor.
Memorial, by Sean Dietrich
“Don’t say ‘Happy Memorial Day’ this weekend. It’s not happy. It ain’t about parades and barbecues. It’s about missing someone so badly you can’t breathe.”
Falling to Pieces
Maybe it’s not fair, but bad things do happen to good people. And while it makes no sense to us, we can trust that God has a plan for our hope and future.
The Dilution of Christianity in Evangelical Circles
The practice of encouraging quick commitments to Jesus without ensuring a deep, foundational understanding of the faith has led to superficial conversions.
The Army-West Point Class of 1997: Forged in Combat
Our journey would take us to the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq, where some of our finest would make the ultimate sacrifice.
West Point Weddings, Part 3: Aftermath
Part 3, of a three part series about one of the most unique experiences in American Military Life, West Point Weddings.
Her Children Call Her Blessed
Mother’s Day has been bittersweet for the past four year since my mother, Sandra Jane, went to Heaven. But this year, the sadness is beginning to abate.
West Point Weddings, Part 1: Prelude
Part one of a three part series about one of the most unique experiences in American Military Life, West Point Weddings.
Farewell Address to the Corps of Cadets at West Point
On May 12, 1962, General of the Army Douglas McArthur [USMA’03] delivered his famous Duty, Honor, Country speech as he accepted the Sylvanus Thayer Award at West Point.
Embracing Imperfection: A Humble Journey in Human Nature
The belief in human perfection often clashes with the fundamental teachings of humility and grace found in Christian gospel.
Real Men: Leaders of Integrity and Compassion
In a world often fixated on traditional notions of masculinity, the true essence of manhood lies not in brute strength or dominance, but in embodying virtues that inspire and uplift others.
To Tell the Truth
Is it ever ok to lie? What about half-truths or white lies? Isn’t it ok to lie if it keeps from hurting someone’s feeling? God’s answer is an emphatic “No.”
God’s Lifeboat Is More Than Half Empty
This month marks another anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. For generations, this tragic story has captivated hearts and minds. The loss of the Titanic left a shaken world in disbelief and made people stop and think.
I Am the Vine
“I am the vine and you are the branches,” is a familiar scripture. What does it mean to be a part of the vine? And what does it mean to “remain” in the vine?