The American Vision – Do You Share it?

For many years I was confused over the difference between a vision statement and a mission statement.

Eventually, I sorted it out and now teach courses on this subject at Faith International University.

Allow me to use our nation’s birthday–the 4th of July–to settle in your own mind the difference between vision and mission. We will do it through the eyes of the Declaration of Independence.

It’s our American Vision (Statement). Do you share it?

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The Real Meaning of MAGA

When I first heard Donald Trump use the phrase “Make America Great Again” during his 2016 presidential campaign, I had mixed feelings.

Yes, I strongly love my nation. I consider the United States of America one of the greatest nations in world history.

I’ll explain why in a moment.

On the other hand, a weakened Church, vast social demise, and the onslaught of secular forces–bent on destroying our Judeo-Christian heritage–have greatly eroded our once great nation.

Donald Trump ran on MAGA and won.

What does “Make America Great Again” really mean?

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Why Capitalism Works and Socialism Doesn’t

It appears that “socialism” stands at the forefront of the 2020 election with a multitude of Democratic hopefuls jumping into the race while espousing its tenets.

I detailed recently the naive absurdity of the “Green New Deal” popularized by New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.  Last week I shared my own eye-witness report on what socialism/communism does to cripple and impoverish nations.

So, why not do a “trilogy” on socialist philosophy that really gets to the bottom line?

There are clear cut reasons why capitalism works and socialism doesn’t.

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