We may have a public school curriculum problem to address: A recent survey by the Cato Institute found that 62% of Americans ages 18 to 29 hold a “favorable view” of socialism—something that would have been unimaginable to Cold War generations. buff.ly/pw9568T

“the new religion of antiracism has much in common with other religions and is a religious movement. It has original sin “white privilege”, a judgment day “coming to terms with race”, and it has “the excommunication of the heretic” social-media shamings” a.co/5TUParf

“The key to the Columbo tactic is to go on the offensive in an inoffensive way by using carefully selected questions to productively advance the conversation. Simply put, never make a statement, when a question will do the job.” — Tactics by Gregory Koukl a.co/6MjZEAS

“God may also use conflict to expose sinful attitudes and habits in your life. Conflict is especially effective in breaking down appearances and revealing stubborn pride, a bitter and unforgiving heart, or a critical tongue.” — The Peacemaker by Ken Sande a.co/6MjZEAS

To have a meaningful life you need a standard that is bigger than life and consistant and active pursuit of that standard. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; 2 Timothy 4:7

“By the time the Civil War ended (1865), one of every five men between the ages of fifteen and forty had died in the conflict—529,000 men (in a country of 32 million) lost their lives.” — The Emotionally Healthy Leader by Peter Scazzero

It’s easy to get too dependent on a lecture formate for content delivery.

In my 60’s now… experience is still increasing, brain power isn’t…

“The four principles of peacemaking: 1. Glorify God 2. Get the log out of your own eye 3. Gently restore 4. Go and be reconciled — The Peacemaker by Ken Sande a.co/bQFD5bp

We don’t have to respond to every deed done against us because we can trust that God will sort things out according to His justice. Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds. 2 Timothy 4:14 .

“All have their own spin for dealing with the fact of the roughly one hundred million people who were killed in trying to change the world along Marx’s lines.” — The War on the West by Douglas Murray a.co/bXYg6sA

It isn’t unusual for a faithful minister to experience betrayal and setbacks; our response should be to avoid making personal attacks. At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them. 2 Timothy 4:16 NASB

The Military Will Be Stronger for Pete Hegseth’s Commonsense Changes buff.ly/CWNyO0z

My word. The ⁦DM Public Schools⁩ board is cooked. They were derelict. desmoinesregister.com/story/news/202…

It’s almost as if those who benefited from a student loan have to pay it back according to the terms made when the loan was made! #oppressive buff.ly/aJFyRhj

Hopefully we are nearing peak dog. buff.ly/NlAlT9x

He’s making a good point!

The Sept. 27 New York Times/Siena poll found that 65% of voters surveyed agree with the statement “Democrats should not shut down the government, even if their demands are not met.” Can Democrats Break Free of the Left? buff.ly/HvT6OXu

Visited Trinity College Long Room Library Dublin

Trinity College – Book of Kells, Dublin