by | May 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
For many people who do not believe in God, the largest obstacle to accepting His reality is the existence and nature of evil. Even many theists struggle with the concept of a loving personal God who allows evil to exist. In essence, both argue that if God is...
by | May 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
The first time I came back from a deployment, I was back at work within days. The second time, it was about a week. The last was the first time I actually took off several weeks and used up all of my leave. While I eventually became stir-crazy from staying at home, it...
by | Apr 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
A few weeks ago, I went to the funeral of a friend’s dad. Because of being close friends with her stepfather, who married her mother just after she was born, she has called me uncle all her life. As I sat looking over the audience and watched the videos with pictures...
by | Apr 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
I have written in the past about the need for skepticism in all walks of life, including faith. More than ever, many today want people to simply submit to authority. The only way to overcome this attitude is to make skepticism a way of life. The philosophy of...
by | Apr 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Spring is a time of renewal. It is when dead deciduous trees come back to life with new growth, when grass starts turning green, when winter ends with warmer days, and when many species of animals bear their young. Easter, the Christian holiday that celebrates the...
by | Apr 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
All who serve know an old, crusty sergeant, perhaps a bit salty and edgy, but who has a toughness and wisdom. These senior NCOs seem to have been in the service forever and have a wealth of experience in deployments, support of civil authorities, and training. The sad...
