Monthly Archives: May 2022

Believe The Evidence

Like many people, I have an interest in celebrity trials. This is not because such trials are consequential on their own–they are not–nor because celebrities are often worthwhile people, because most of the time they are not, but rather because … Continue reading

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Desperate Measures

It is our grave misfortune to be in a situation where desperation lies all around. A corrupt political class within the United States (known affectionately as the uniparty) appears to have decided that Ukraine is a suitable country to engage … Continue reading

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Constitutions For The Territories

One of the personal questions that I hope to gain some insight on in my upcoming trip to various American territories is the question of the way that locals seem to feel about their status within the United States. Americans … Continue reading

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One Clear Voice

One of the more fascinating elements of communication to me is the question of voice. As a writer and speaker, I have a strong personal style that makes it so that those people who know me personally can understand from … Continue reading

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On The Boundaries Of The Sabbath: Part One

[The following is the prepared text for a sermon given to the UCG congregation in the Dalles on Sabbath, May 7, 2022.] Once upon a time, I read a book that was called Leisure: The Basis Of Culture, which discussed … Continue reading

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Don’t Let Them Tell Your Story

At a few times in my life, I have found that other people have taken it upon themselves to write things about me. Now, it should be clear to anyone who knows me at all that I have always been … Continue reading

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Album Review: Twilight (OST)

Twilight (OST), by various artists There are definitely cases where soundtracks are a lot better than the movies that they come from and that is definitely the case. It is a bit embarrassing to admit, but with a few friends … Continue reading

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Book Review: Help Your Kids Learn & Love The Bible

Help Your Kids Learn & Love The Bible, by Danika Cooley [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Bethany House Publishing in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.] One of the fascinating … Continue reading

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Via Poenitentiae

To me, at least, one of the most interesting aspects of the Roe vs. Wade case was that the original Jane Roe later came to oppose abortion and sought to defend the value of unborn children. If her turn from … Continue reading

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Stop Asking Them To Do Your Job

There is a commercial that has been playing for Fred Meyer Jewelers over the past few days when I listen to Spotify that has really bothered me. The commercial, a mother’s day advertisement, has a child fawning over his mother, … Continue reading

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