Here in Texas we stand at the cusp of a change of season, transitioning from the heat of Summer to welcome cooler temps that accompany what we call Fall. The only constant in this life is change. Friends, I believe American Freedom is under attack. This is evident in last week’s murder of political activistContinue reading “Freedom Friday | The Autumn of Our Growing Discontent”
Lessons from 1861: Wisdom for a Divided Age
Recently, I’ve been reading 1861: The Civil War Awakening. The book, written by American historian Jay Winik, tells the story of a nation on the brink, when our young country nearly ripped apart at the seams. One thing that strikes me most about Winik’s exploration of the pivotal year 1861 is how familiar the tensions ofContinue reading “Lessons from 1861: Wisdom for a Divided Age”
Wednesday Wisdom | Being Gentle in a Politically Violent World
We live in a time when politics is more than vitriolic noise; it is violent. Words once wielded like weapons birth sociopaths ready to kill those that threaten their amoral compass. Social media posts ignite firestorms, if not outright fires. Outbursts of anger spill into our streets, our workplaces, and even our churches. In ourContinue reading “Wednesday Wisdom | Being Gentle in a Politically Violent World”
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