Life – a cup at a time
The storming of the Capitol left me with so much to say, I found myself speechless. Incredulous. Appalled. Embarrassed. Dismayed. This was the kind of scene I expected from some Second or Third World country, perhaps in Latin America or in a former Soviet Union state. But in the United States of America? It was …
As a U.S. citizen, my personal integrity and love for my country won’t let me. On the face of things, I tick off most of the boxes for a Trump supporter: Texas resident (deep Red state) My living comes from the Oil & Gas industries Gun owner Concealed permit owner Own three pickup trucks I …
As both a Christian and an American, I firmly believe in the separation of Church and State. Please hear me out. We are nearing Thanksgiving in the U.S. and are surrounded by reminders of the Pilgrims sitting down with their new neighbors to give thanks for surviving to that point. It’s easy to forget why …
“Never again.” Loaded with nuance, I have a hard time with these words. I first encountered them as a slogan in 1977, while visiting Masada in Israel. Masada is the mountain site of one of King Herod’s palace complexes, better known these days as the site where Israelite resistance fighters had taken refuge from the …
‘Tis the season for flag waving, and with all the discussion in the news about patriots and “un-patriots” (I prefer non-patriot), this is a good time to reflect on what patriotism is – and what it isn’t. Most agree that someone who has served honorably in the military is a patriot. Those willing to die …