Good People Need to Step Up
“There are good people in those agencies.” Good people wouldn’t cower and hide, to protect their paychecks at the expense of their fellow citizens.
Inspiration
Thoughts From The Past, by Citizen Writer: Joe Heaton
When I was a Plebe (freshman), I was getting onto a Greyhound bus. Before I got to the top of the steps, someone identified me as in the military. “Thank you for you service.” Wait? What? I have given no service. They had simultaneously identified me as affiliated with the military, and over-judged my contribution. …
Tiny, But Mighty
Our world seems to be hopelessly out of control. Maybe we can learn from the hummingbird.
Can Surveillance Technology Target Dream Comms from God
God talks to us through dreams. We don’t have to go much beyond Genesis to find plenty of examples of God speaking to both believers and non-believers through dreams.
The Science and God, by Citizen Writer: Alan Hand
One of the definitions Webster uses to define Faith: “firm belief in something for which there is no proof” and also as “complete trust”.
Bad Things and Good People
Bad things happen to good people, but there is a plan for a happily ever after.
The Sandwich, By Sean Dietrich
As Sean of the South explains, sometimes a sandwich is much more than a sandwich.
Healing and Renewal; Faith, Courage, and Hope in the Cadet Prayer
“[The words duty, honor, country] are your rallying points: to build courage when courage seems to fail; to regain faith when there seems to be little cause for faith; to create hope when hope becomes forlorn.”
General Douglas MacArthur, address to the Corps of Cadets on receiving the Thayer Award, 1962
Speak No Evil/Hear No Evil
Are our thoughts, words, and deeds acceptable in God’s eyes? Or do we only behave ourselves in public?
The Good Samaritan aka: Good Guy With A Gun
If you heard about the recent shooting in a suburb of Indianapolis, maybe you didn’t, a young man with his constitutional carry firearm, which is something that just passed in the state of Indiana, was faced with an active shooter who was armed to the teeth, killed four people, so far, and was shot by …
Enough with the Doom and Gloom – We’ve Got This
I’ve gotten a lot of email from dispirited conservatives lately. I have one question for them. What’s their plan?
Who was John Wayne? by Citizen Writer, Joe Heaton
Who was John Wayne. Marion Robert Morrison. John Wayne. He was an idea. In most of his movies, he portrayed a gruff and tough hero. The Searchers. The Sands of Iwo Jima. The original True Grit. Great movies, all. He was a man of honor who had his struggles. He was tough as nails, but …
Taking a Knee, by Joe Heaton
Today is a glorious day. It is a joyful day for us. And yet, I have been staring at my computer screen for hour after hour, thinking about what I want to write, or if I want to write.
Wisdom From Above
King Solomon, the son of David and Bathsheba, was purportedly the wisest man who ever lived, and he had much to say about foolishness and wisdom. Three books of the Bible are generally attributed to him–Proverbs, Song of Solomon, and Ecclesiastes. These three books and the additional books of Job and Psalms make up what …
What’s Your Golden Calf?
The children of Israel angered God when they created and worshipped a golden calf. Are we worshipping our own golden calves?
Tucker Carlson’s Misguided Attack on Republicans
For the record, I believe Fox News host Tucker Carlson is by far the best high-profile TV commentator of our time. I frequently cite him in my news-oriented articles, and his monologues are tours de force. Thus is it notable that I’ve never seen him stumble so badly as on his last Wednesday evening show.
I Stepped Off the Side of the Earth in 1968
50 years after graduation from West Point is a time for remembering. My memories of a Hellish summer aren’t a criticism of anything or anyone – lest sensitivities be triggered in comparison. It’s just one story of the past to tell and consider thoughtfully.
Calling Roll, by Citizen Writer: William Marshall
Have you ever had to call roll? Take attendance? You call the persons name, they say “Present!” or “Here!” If they don’t make a response, no big deal, mark them accordingly and just move on. But…