Wisdom of History
Gain wisdom from history to live lives and establish civilizations that are good—that are very good.
An Independent Path
Recently, I was struck by the following summary of how Isaiah viewed the options facing God’s people in his time:…
Poker Lessons: Playing the Cards? Or Playing the People?
Among the many “worthwhile” things my daughter learned in college, she learned that you can win at poker either by playing-the-cards…
Chess Lessons: Playing for a Draw
My grandson is learning to play chess. It’s natural we’d love chess. I played a great deal in high school…
I Love You, Gram. Bye!
Our 7-year old grandson’s hamster, Gram, lived at our house for about two months. Recently, the time came for Gram…
Directions Along the Way
This summer I spent a month taking a 5,000 mile road trip! I flew from our home in San Jose,…
Individuals and Systems, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable
In 1830, the famous orator and U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, Daniel Webster, argued that America could only be saved by…
Spilling Coffee
I’m famous for spilling my coffee. In fact, I’m so clumsy that a good friend refuses to get near my…
Stop Talking! Blow Out the Candles!!!
“Stop talking! Blow out the candles!!!” Recently, about ten of us were gathered around my grandson and his birthday cake….
Sprouting Seeds Takes Patience
When our 6-year old grandson stayed overnight, he brought his class’s science experiment: sprouting a seed. When he arrived, nothing…
Embracing Peace: No One Is Above Wise Laws
We frequently hear calls to respect “the rule of law”. This is often tied to the statements that we are…