What’s New in 2026

What’s New in 2026? It’s not as new as it looks… This will be my sixty fourth new year. After some thoughtful consideration, it is becoming apparent to me that the older I get the less new each passing year becomes. It is just more of the same with a different twist. The 2026 model […]

Have you no pride?

What is it about Pride… We all have some… “At least I still have my pride” is what we say when we’ve lost nearly everything else. Or when we fall off our high heels walking across a stage in front of a live audience we might say: the only thing I hurt was my pride. In […]

Sovereignty

Sovereignty I was recently informed by a government official of a sovereign nation, that they are unable to “interfere in the judicial affairs of another sovereign nation”. This was in response to my petition to obtain the release of a person who was being unjustly detained by the second sovereign nation. While I suspect that […]

Getting along…

When we disagree— Social Media Landmines… I have a good friend from years ago, with whom I occasionally cross pathes with on social media. My background and worldview is more conservative in nearly every way. He is much more progressive and liberal in his world view. With recent political and world events, our relationship has […]

Knowing

Knowing God How Can I Know God? In a world filled with questions about purpose, meaning, and the divine, many seek to know God. Some spend lengthy periods in solitude. Others deprive themselves of food and physical comforts. What is the best way to understand His nature, His will, and His love? I submit to […]

Living Fearlessly

Living without Fear Have you ever met someone whose default setting seems to be “Drive fast and take chances”? Some people seem to live for the next adrenaline boost. Makes me wonder if they have an adrenaline addiction. I don’t think they live this way because they don’t feel afraid. I suspect rather that it […]

So many Numbers!

So Many Numbers! The book of Numbers in the Old Testament is not the easiest book to understand. There are places where it interesting…and places where it’s confusing. There are places where there are just so many numbers! So many instructions! So many different rituals! I’m not surprised that the people of Israel had trouble […]