This afternoon I took a walk up Broad Hill Road and on up the hill. I turned left into the Holcombe Farm trails and took the High Ridge Trail. I wasn’t feeling…
Category: Wisdom
How to make a long winter shorter
Like many northerners, I enjoy seeing a little snow around Christmas but soon afterward begin to wish it were springtime. But, alas, there are still three months until spring if it arrives…
Moral issues in GM advertising
I am very disturbed by the alarming trend in the moral tone of some GM advertising. I do not usually watch much television, but I do enjoy the winter Olympics and…
College should build character
I have been reflecting today on two completely independent items that I read. The first was an article about the problem of officers being ejected from the Army in alarming numbers for…
A good article about helping children grow into leaders
Many years ago JoAnne and I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Tim Elmore who is being interviewed for this article. He makes excellent points about how many parents are trying…
Once a week church is not enough to bring up children right?
Here’s an interesting and excellent post by another pastor encouraging parents to be proactive in the spiritual training of their children. It will make one think. http://www.nathanrouse.org/2013/12/04/the-crime-happening-in-your-church/
Immigrants make an area more prosperous
A new study has found that immigrants help the prosperity of areas where they live. I have seen this first hand in the boost immigration has given to some neighborhoods in Syracuse…
Blood and guts films morally offensive
I cannot believe that after the massacre at Sandy Hook, this chainsaw massacre movie can be number one. http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/01/06/chainsaw-3-d-carves-out-no-1-debut-with-23m-at-box-office/ Just from the article’s description, people of good moral intelligence should find fare…
Movement against violent games gaining traction
I am so happy to see that others are recognizing the need to do something about the violence in media. I am praising God for the change of heart of this 12-year-old…
Yes, We Need to Change
http://www.christianpost.com/news/we-must-change-obama-says-about-school-shooting-86754/ I think President Obama is right. Our society as a whole must change if carnage like we have experienced four times in his four year presidency is to be stopped. …