Odds and Ends: Thoughts on Obstacles and Opportunities
Here is a collection of some random Facebook posts from the past week, a collection of “spiritual sound bites.” Hope they provide you with some inspiration and encouragement. Take care and God bless....
View ArticleMidlife Crisis? Losing My mind? Nope… Just Chasing My Dreams
Something I recently posted on my personal Facebook page. A friend had asked me about my thoughts on the Middle East and how I would have approached the subject if I was still in the “pulpit.” In...
View ArticleThe Real Reason You Can’t Get Free
“But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself…” ~ Daniel 1:8 I know that ultimately our freedom from sin is a work of grace. His death and resurrection made possible the forgiveness of...
View ArticleThank You, ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, for Challenging Me
From President George Bush to LeBron James to Benedict Cumberbatch (my personal favorite) to anonymous and faceless people all over the world, it seems like everyone these days is dumping ice water on...
View ArticleOne Man’s Take On Race Relations
Two children sharing snacks, sharing smiles, and enjoying each other’s company. Little background… I’m white. I’m male. I live in the South. I’m rapidly approaching middle-age. I wouldn’t say I’m...
View ArticleRepublican Challenges: Why They Are Losing Votes And Their Voice
Part one of a three-part series on current “party” challenges. Yes, this is a departure from the usual devotionals that I write but bear in mind two things. First of all, my studies are leading me into...
View ArticleThe Problem With Irrational Leadership And Why It’s Our Own Fault
I know. I gathered an audience through “devotionals.” To be entirely honest, I do intend to continue writing and posting thoughts on faith and life. But at the same time, the recent developments in my...
View ArticleReligious Pluralism and Persecution in America
Since the earliest days of its inception as a federal constitutional republic, the United States of America has symbolized religious pluralism and freedom. Recognized by many as an inalienable human...
View ArticleAfrica’s Plight, The World’s Opportunity
Our world has become both increasingly smaller and more connected in recent decades. Problems that previously were defined exclusively in national terms now have major international consequences,...
View ArticleMarket Competition and Indiscriminate Outcomes
It is well-documented that women and ethnic minorities encounter various expressions of discrimination as it relates to market experience. From overt issues like wage inequality to more subtle...
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