Category Archives: Random Thoughts

Is There Any Hope for America?

I just returned from three weeks in Uganda and Egypt. It was a mission trip followed by a group tour. Every time I return from a trip overseas I find myself more and more appreciative of our nation. I have … Continue reading →

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25 Years After 9/11

In May 2001, Liz and I were living in New Jersey. Some friends of ours wanted to take us on a dinner cruise in the New York harbor. We arrived early enough to walk along the water and admire the … Continue reading →

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The Things That Matter

My parents celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this weekend. 70 years! What a testimony of faithfulness. My parents did not have it easy. When you know their story, there is nothing inherent in it that would predict they would end … Continue reading →

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Why I Support the Nation of Israel

I remember watching the clips from Tucker Carlson’s interview with Senator Ted Cruz. It went off the rails quickly. Tucker hammered Ted on why the U.S. should support Israel. Ted went with the biblical promise that God made to Abraham, … Continue reading →

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Charlie Kirk and the Soul of a Nation

On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was shot while answering questions on the college campus of Utah Valley University. The news spread fast. While initial reports suggested that Charlie Kirk was fighting for his life in a hospital, it eventually … Continue reading →

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