Memorial Day 2017 – The Bravest Boehme
Our church held a fabulous Memorial Day service on Sunday complete with a color guard, patriotic songs, prayer and great preaching to honor those who have served and given their lives for our country.
Freedom isn’t free–and those who fight for our liberty should always be remembered.
I had the privilege of telling my Uncle Dick’s story to the congregation on Sunday. I consider him the “bravest Boehme” who gave his life to liberate Europe during World War II.
I shared the story for the first time last year. It’s worth re-printing here.
May we all, this Memorial Day, honor those who served. Read More
Yes, Virginia, There’s a Deep State. In Fact, There Are Two.
Our local newspaper runs an annual editorial at Christmastime called “Yes, Virginia, There’s a Santa Claus.” Its point is that some things that are invisible can be true none-the-less.
Last November, when Donald Trump was elected president of the United States against all odds and poll numbers, I modified the headline to “Yes, Virginia, There is a God”–to again prove that things unseen can have a hand in events on earth.
Now it’s time to borrow the phrase once more:
Yes, Virginia, There is a Deep State. In Fact, There are Two. Read More
The Wisdom of Profiling–And Why We All Do It.
It appears that the dark days of anti-police sentiment is on the decline in the United States.The current Administration believes strongly in Law & Order and supports those who fight crime and defend our shores.
Because of this commitment to enforce our borders, a renewed pledge to fight crime in our cities and neighborhoods, and a refreshing willingness to push back evil around the world, common sense is once again making a comeback in America.
These types of social renewals are usually based on God-given truths and simple ideas. One of them making a comeback is the simple tool of police profiling.
It’s right, makes sense, and saves time and lives.
Here’s to the wisdom of profiling and why we all do it. Read More