When my wife was very pregnant with our three sons — all born before their expected due date at two, two, and four weeks early respectively — I can’t remember the number of people who asked us, “When is your fetus due?” Well, on second thought, I can remember the number — zero. zip. nada….
The Jussie Smollett Story: Racism, Greed & the Love of Money
Well, now we apparently know that Empire actor Jussie Smollett’s fanciful — and now discredited — allegations of a racist, homophobic attack last month were all about one thing — MONEY. Not content with making upwards of $65,000 per episode for 18 episodes (which translates into over $1 million per season), Chicago Police have concluded…
Snow Days, Family Time & Enjoying the Little Things in Life
Growing up in Flordia, I was unfamiliar with the term “Snow Day.” The closest we ever got to one was on January 19, 1977, when I was in the 5th grade. That day, the snow — from the sky, not the other stuff which was already there — made it all the way to Miami. Looking…
Gracious Communication & Civility in A Divided Nation
With such a dearth of leadership, it’s no wonder that political discourse is at one of the lowest levels in our nation’s history. With Democrats accusing Republicans of taking America hostage and waging “Jihad” against the United States and with Republicans attacking President Obama as one who would rather negotiate with America’s enemies than with…
Donald Trump, Evangelicals & God’s Endorsement
What to make of the results of a recent Fox News poll which asked, “Is Donald J. Trump President of the United States because God wanted him to be?” Unsurprisingly, only 25% of all respondents answered in the affirmative. 62% of those polled thought that there was absolutely no way that God would ever want America…