Summertime is typically all about BBQs, vacation travel, camps, and time at the beach.  All in the name of fun.  All in the name of soaking in… Read more “May it be Well with Your Soul”

I try to focus more on issues and social dynamics rather than individual politicians, but when one of them–in this case Donald Trump–makes or tries to make… Read more “Blasphemy at the Very Least”

Early in the new year, I received approval from our Board of Deacons to take a sabbatical.  A sabbatical, for those who may not know, is typically… Read more “Sabbatical Plans”

One thing that is touted as a “silver lining” in our struggles with this pandemic is that it unifies us all.  It may be tough, but we… Read more “In the Same Boat?”

I’m confused.  Can someone explain to me why the American flag has suddenly come to represent a refusal to social distance during this pandemic? All across this… Read more “Faithful and Patriotic”