Elections & Consequences
Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that a Presidential election is rapidly approaching. Many Americans are no doubt worn out by the relentless political ads. Most Christians…
Crossing the Jordan
Last week we saw how the nation of Israel faced a moment of great decision just before they crossed the Jordan River and entered the promised land. Moses implored the…
The Incredible Blessing of Fossil Fuels
There sure is plenty of bad news lately. The US government recently reported a 0.9% drop in 2nd quarter GDP. (GDP, or gross domestic product, is a measure of our…
Misery
It's hard for me to believe it's been over 30 years since the release of the film Misery. Based upon Stephen King's novel, Misery is a psychological thriller - just…
Going the Wrong Way
One of my all-time favorite movies is Planes, Trains and Automobiles. This 1987 comedy follows the adventures of two businessmen trying to get home to Chicago for the Thanksgiving holiday.…
The Ghost of George Floyd
More than a year after his death, the ghost of George Floyd continues to haunt the city of Minneapolis, and for that matter, the entire nation. Tragic stories pour out…
The Greatest Menace to Black Americans
The 1960's were unquestionably a tumultuous time in our nation's history. The Civil Rights movement achieved stunning success with the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Act…
Daunte’s Inferno
What a week it's been in Minnesota. Closing arguments in the Derek Chauvin case took place on Monday, April 19th and by Monday evening Chauvin's fate was in the hands…
George Floyd and the Perfect Storm
The movie The Perfect Storm portrays the remarkable events which transpired in the North Atlantic Ocean during the fall of 1991. In late October, the commercial fishing boat Andrea Gail,…