With Liberty and Justice for All

When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. ~ Maya Angelou On January 18, 2016, Donald Trump was in Lynchburg, Virginia to deliver the opening convocation at Liberty University, that bastion of Christian fundamentalism founded Read more [...]

The Fragile State of Our Union & the Fragile State of Donald Trump

Nota Bene! Anyone is welcome to read and weigh in on these comments. Given that I am not a political commentator, journalist, or pundit, but rather someone who has been involved in spiritual formation, guidance, pastoral ministry, and leadership for Read more [...]

Character, Leadership, Plus Don and the Sneaker Con

There are sneakers that cost more than an iPod. ~ Steve Jobs Republicans buy sneakers, too. ~ Michael Jordan In the last two Presidential elections, a great percentage of evangelical Christians and some other stripes of self-identifying Christians Read more [...]

Our Cause for Concern

Among the many lessons the American citizenry should have learned from the daily dishonorable behavior of former President Donald Trump is that leadership that lacks invited pushback, contrary ideas, and different viewpoints is doomed to move toward totalitarian Read more [...]