culture… Cultivating Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Reflection 27 Nov 2025 A Reflection on Gratitude in Spirit and TruthNovember 27, 2025 Beloved readers, On this Thanksgiving Day, we pause amid the bounty of the table and the warmth of gathered loved…
culture… The Ku Klux Klan: A Historical and Biblical Reckoning 21 Jul 2025 Few symbols of American hate and oppression are more infamous than the white hood and burning cross of the Ku Klux Klan. But behind the terror lies a lesser-known political…
faith… 🐾 Pugs Through the Ages: A Wrinkly, Snorty, Glorious History 17 Jul 2025 “Blessed are the short-snouted, for they shall inherit the couch.” – Pugverbs 3:16 Let’s be honest: pugs are living, snorting contradictions. They’re ancient yet trendy, small but thick, royal but…
Commentary… America is the New Babylon 8 Jul 2025 “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a dwelling place for demons...” — Revelation 18:2 In the ancient pages of Scripture, Babylon stood as a symbol of ultimate…
Commentary… Is Russia Really our Enemy? 6 Jul 2025 I have been contemplating the concerning trend exhibited by mainstream media and certain government officials in making sweeping generalizations about the Russian people and Russia as a nation. This phenomenon…
faith… The Legacy of St. John the Baptist: Truth and Justice 23 Jun 2025June 24, 2025 Today, June 24th, marks the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, a significant day in the Christian calendar. It's a time when we remember and honor the miraculous birth of…
Commentary… How Faith Shaped Theodore Roosevelt’s Policies 20 Jun 2025 Who is your favorite historical figure? “A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education.” – Theodore Roosevelt When asked to name my favorite historical figure,…
Commentary… Let’s Start With Mother Russia! 18 Jun 2025June 18, 2025 What countries do you want to visit? Before Russia Was Russia: A Spiritual Inheritance Long before anyone called it “Russia,” the land stretching from Kyiv to the forests of Muscovy…
History The Origins of Easter and Christmas: Pagan Roots, Christian Transformation, and Contemporary Significance 18 Jun 2025 The Origins of Easter and Christmas: Pagan Roots, Christian Transformation, and Contemporary Significance The question of whether Easter and Christmas, celebrated on December 25, are pagan holidays in origin has…
Commentary… The Boer War, Dwight Schrute, and the Politics of Identity 9 Jun 2025 “The Boer War.”— Dwight Schrute, The Office, Season 3, Episode 4 Dwight Schrute’s oddball mind is a filing cabinet of historical facts and battle plans. So when he declares he’d…
culture… The Significance of Names in the Bible 6 Jun 2025 If you had to change your name, what would your new name be? I would only change my name if it were effective and cheeky, surprising everyone I told. Holly…
culture… Reclaiming the Rainbow: A Christian Perspective 5 Jun 2025 Did you ever stop and notice what happened to the Christian view of the rainbow? When you walk down the street or ride in a car and see a sign…
Commentary… Life Before the Internet: A Time of Healthier Living and Safer Communities 27 May 2025May 27, 2025 Do you remember life before the internet? Introduction In an age where digital devices dominate nearly every aspect of life, it's worth asking: Was life better before the internet? For…
Commentary… Challenges to Darwinian Evolution Explained 14 May 2025 https://youtu.be/D9zL-f8lSZk?si=dawirsaPLELtVnPA Take the time and watch this video. While Darwinian evolution is a cornerstone of modern biology, it has faced ongoing criticism from various groups and individuals. Here are seven…
Commentary… America Means Freedom: A Biblical and Historical Reflection 11 May 2025May 11, 2025 What does freedom mean to you? Freedom is more than a political ideal—it’s a spiritual principle rooted in God’s design for humanity. Since its founding, the United States of America…
Commentary… Significant Historical Events on May 2nd 2 May 2025May 2, 2025 Every day of the calendar is filled with echoes of the past—stories of faith, courage, and transformation. May 2 is no exception. For both Christians and history enthusiasts, this day…
faith… Christ’s Dual Nature: Insights from Early Church Councils 24 Apr 2025 The study of Christ, known as Christology, became a controversial topic for the early Church during the first century. The relevance of Christology to our salvation is significant on many…
culture… Dyngus Day: More Than Just Monday After Easter! 21 Apr 2025 The Monday after Easter isn't just a return to the work week for some. For many, particularly those of Polish descent, it's Dyngus Day – a vibrant, playful, and slightly wet celebration…
culture… The Origins of April Fools’ Day Explained 1 Apr 2025 Let's be Fools for Christ this April Fools Day! A Day of Pranks and Jests April Fools' Day, celebrated on the first of April each year, is marked by playing…
faith… What is really going on at the tower of babel? 24 Jun 2024 The tower of Babel story in Genesis eleven is often debated over or aligned as something God did to give mankind a multitude of languages. Many scholars and theologians have…
Commentary… A Saint Patrick’s Day Prayer & Poem 17 Mar 2024July 10, 2024 “Patrick, St (mid- or late 5th cent.), ‘Apostle of the Irish’. Patrick was born in Britain, the son of a local decurio (a member of a town council) called Calpornius,…
Commentary… If I Were the Devil! 22 Feb 2024July 11, 2024 In 1965 commentator Paul Harvey broadcasted a message on radio. Its modern implications for today's America are stunning. I have included the video/audio of the broadcast and included the written…
Bible Study… Difficult Questions about Genesis 1 – 11 21 Feb 2024July 11, 2024 Old Testament Context and Theology Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Does the Bible discuss the origin of God? If not, why? Yes, it does, but not in the way typical…
Commentary… How Black Folks Went From Fighting Against Racist Cartoons to Supporting Modern Minstrel Shows 2 Feb 2024July 11, 2024 https://youtube.com/shorts/UakbezaWn7o?si=XcLUzanjmuDjUkvr Minstrel show, an American theatrical form, popular from the early 19th to the early 20th century, that was founded on the comic enactment of racial stereotypes. The tradition reached its…
Commentary… How Black Folks Went From Fighting Against Racist Cartoons to Supporting Modern Minstrel Shows 29 Jan 2024July 11, 2024 https://youtube.com/shorts/UakbezaWn7o?si=XcLUzanjmuDjUkvr Minstrel show, an American theatrical form, popular from the early 19th to the early 20th century, that was founded on the comic enactment of racial stereotypes. The tradition reached its…
History… Africa is NOT Poor Because of Colonialism: Here’s Why. – Magatte Wade 28 Jan 2024 https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q9Deq3eg1CM&si=GfpUH23TO0cwfyfo
Commentary… Communist Spies in Hollywood? – Michael Malice 26 Jan 2024January 26, 2024 https://youtube.com/watch?v=S9gaug59DwA&si=xT-lVzKZ83On3RBv This is a very intriguing conversation, one, I admit, found skeptical in the beginning. I found the premise ludacris because, like most people, that McCarthism was a dark time…
History… Episcopalian Theology: A Concise Analysis 23 Jan 2024February 24, 2024 A sound theological foundation should be the basis for any denomination or religious-based form of worship. In the Christian faith, the theological foundation should be rooted in biblical scripture. Many…
Bible Study… Did God Command Genocide? 22 Jan 2024February 24, 2024 This subject is a controversial one, one that stumped me for years until I realized the fallacy of the question. If God is the creator of all, the Heavens and…
Bible Study… TheBible Canon: A Compilation Story 20 Jan 2024July 11, 2024 The story of the Biblical Canon is the story of love, faith, and perseverance. No greater story has been told in the history of human literature. For many, in our…
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