Intentional relationships: a grid for faith connections

Everyone has a grid through which they treat people differently. Most of the time, it is subconscious. However, for the development of real, thoughtful connections with others, we should be more intentional. Here's a faith-based guide to consider in your treatment of others.

Platforms matter

It doesn't matter what sound bites, tweets or rhetoric is used by politicians. What matters is a published party platform. What does each party platform say about personal and fiscal responsibility, the source of human rights and the role of government? It may help you choose wisely in the upcoming election season.

Is it nice to meet me?

Now that’s a loaded question. It's been a year since I moved to Substack, and I wanted to introduce myself again to new readers and update old friends.

The Roundup: Weeks Ending June 29, 2023: Part 2

Part 2 of a Two-Part Roundup/CatchUp: Pride Month pushback, Southern Baptists kick out Rick Warren, One year since Roe v Wade was toppled, Canadian wildfires create hellscapes and hazy days, Tucker Carlson’s departure from Fox

The news challenge

Trust in traditional news media is at an all-time low. On top of that, most say that news from social media is not reliable. So where do you go for trustworthy information? Here are some independent journalists and writers to consider from a conservative perspective.

What is it like to be “saved?”

Learn the personal benefits of conditions of the mind and heart that exist in a person who has become a follower of Jesus. "I was drowning. I had no hope of saving myself. I couldn’t move myself out of the condition I was in. True hopelessness swallowed my existence." This entry describes my personal, daily experience of "being saved." You may be surprised to learn who saved me.

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