Compassion, Not Politics

There is a terrible humanitarian crisis on the border. Little children have traveled alone across thousands of miles to come to the United States, all as a result of a misunderstanding of this President’s policies. Now here is the President of the United States speaking to the nation. His first words were in the form …

In our Home, Prayer Prevailed

Home.  It was a place of refuge. My first words, upon coming home from school were always these: “Mom, are you here?”  And always, yes always came the comforting rejoinder, “I’m here, son,” for in all the days of our growing up, dad insisted on mother being there for us. Dad presided over our home, …

Lies, Leaders, and the Constitution

  Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is testifying before the Armed Services Committee today (6-11-14), and the process is troubling. On that committee, members of one party are asking questions under the premise that Mr Hagel is on  the hot seat. Members of the other party are feeding him friendly questions and declarations of support. The …