Heart talk

Our self talk can be the most critical, horrible and accusatory. Our inner critic needs a dose of sugar and training to care well for the person within so that we can care well for others.

Book Review: “Defending the Declaration” by Gary Amos

Could the Declaration of Independence have been written without the influence of the Bible and Christianity? This excellent book provides a compelling and stunningly relevant argument (it was published in 1989) as to why our national malaise and embarrassment over our founding can be traced to a terrible misreading of the Declaration and an attempt to divorce it from Christianity's profound influence.

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.