Are you a liberal or a conservative? What is God?

Please notice that the first question isn’t “Are you a Democrat or a Republican.” This post isn’t intended to be a political, partisan discussion but more a basically philosophical postulate hoping to stir some thought  that might stimulate further consideration of the issues we face in our struggle to sort things out as individuals, nations, and world citizens. We all know pretty well how the current culture breaks down and which party in America is considered to be what in conservative vs. liberal terms. (The truth is that neither is really either, but we’ll leave that thought for another day.)  But have you ever considered the most fundamental difference between the two poles? Or how God would fit in either extreme? As you see it, is God a liberal or a...

Are you clear? Three Steps to Your Legacy

Are you clear that you are leaving a legacy? Most people, if they think about legacy at all, think that they will leave one, but the reality is that we are all leaving a legacy day by day. Do you know where you are in the process of living life and where you want to go? You know, the old saying “If you don’t know where you’re going any path will do” is true. The great potential in many lives is wasted because it is never considered. I believe that it was Socrates who said “An unexamined life isn’t worth living.” To illustrate, I want to share in an imaginary exercise with you, an exercise that can be especially meaningful to you young men and women. It may seem a bit morbid for a minute but hang in, this exercise can change your life for the...

A Statement of Purpose

My last two posts have been somewhat political and I’m not primarily a political person. I’m a registered Republican only because I have to choose in my state to vote in the primaries and the Republican platform conforms most closely to the only issues that I am sure of my Father’s opinion concerning. He hates abortion, He defines marriage as between one man and one woman, and calls homosexual behavior a sin and not an alternative life style. As far as I know He has never said what the top individual tax rate should be. I care about and prefer small government and low taxes and a strong national defense but I’m not passionate about them. I would easily vote for a pro-life Democrat over a pro-choice Republican. Those are my choices and I will live with them....

There is a way…

In an article, published 12/20/09 in the New York Times, columnist Frank Rich calls Tiger Woods the “Person of the Year.” That’s right. Tiger Woods. This year. Hard to believe/ Maybe not so much. Read on. It is a pointed and penetrating piece worthy of the time it will take you to read it. It touches on a deep and sobering perspective of our contemporary culture and its shallowness, and our willingness to accept how things or people appear without looking too deeply for what they really are. Our national focus has become one of form over substance. Character has come to mean nothing to us.  I suggest that you read the article before proceeding. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/20/opinion/20rich.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1 I don’t agree with all Mr. Rich says in his...