Freedom from oppression? Uh, no. What do China and Leavenworth federal penitentiary have in common? Answer”most everyone in each place would like to get out. Well, that’s probably true about China. But Leavenworth? Hmm…I’m not so sure the inmates feel the need … Read the rest
Do you know which color is right? Black and white issues, in the world, aren’t so black and white. And the main reason I say that is because I’ve never met an actual black man or woman. And I’ve never … Read the rest
Opinions are mostly wrong (in my opinion) Yeah, even your own. Because, here’s an eye-opener for lots of people. You’re not infallible. And before you even think I’m thinking I am, I’m not. I found out, a long time ago, … Read the rest
Remember normal people? Quite a few years back, I remember hearing my father-in-law mention how he mowed the lawn for “an old lady” down the street. For free. Not as part of business or anything like that. He was already … Read the rest
Yeah, sometimes the bad guys win When the goalposts are pushed further and further back, it’s no wonder justice can’t “score”anymore. And if you’re up on human nature at all, you realize bad guys win because of sin. And I … Read the rest
Taps and lights out I remember (at least a little) when Taps was played during the funeral proceedings for President Kennedy. But I didn’t remember the bugler’s clinkers during the minute long song. Not until I looked at old video … Read the rest
Win the battle of wits with nitwits “If I said you had a beautiful body, would you hold it against me?” Yeah, that’s a line from a song by the Bellamy Brothers. And I remember seeing them live back in … Read the rest
Freedom or security? That’s the wrong question Lately I’ve been seeing that old freedom or security question and issue popping up. And it still makes me sad for America that so many people think that’s an either/or question. Because the … Read the rest
Are you a worry wart? My mom is 82. She lives in eastern Kansas. And we talk a couple of times a week, by phone. By her own admission, she’s a worry wart. For those of you too young to … Read the rest
Ah, thank goodness for our benevolent government. Not! All around social media and news channels you’ll see talk of a “stimulus package.” And it’s supposed to throw gazillions of dollars out to “we, the people.” You’ll also see so-called “leaders” … Read the rest
Make hay while the sun shines It’s an old saying. But it’s still true. “Make hay while the sun shines” means to make the best of opportunity while it lasts. But these days there are huge amounts of doomsdayers and … Read the rest
Jesus is the one way I see social media posts and internet articles talking about the forgiving nature of God. And His immense love. Of course, God forgives and loves. Certainly He does. But, unlike most Christians will tell you, … Read the rest