Category Archives: Culture

Lives Matter (Part 2)

Our nation is once again (still?) in mourning because of yet another senseless shooting. It seems like each day brings another such tragedy. One wonders if our flags will perpetually fly at half staff. I have a theory about how … Continue reading →

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Lives Matter

To say that there is a lot of racial tension in our nation would be a great understatement. From questionable use of deadly force by police to the assassinations of police officers, the violence is appalling. Neither side seems to … Continue reading →

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Go

Pokemon Go is the latest craze to sweep the nation. This is a game that people play on their phones, searching for animated creatures in real-world places. The game has gotten some people into trouble. Several have been asked to … Continue reading →

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Remember Our Roots

Dr. Dick Damron, former history professor at Kentucky Christian University, was once asked in an interview, “Why is it important to study history?” He responded: “We are developing a society of people who have no clue as to what it … Continue reading →

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Bringing Peace

Years ago there was a popular bumper sticker that read—“Visualize World Peace”. Peace is something that most people long for–but in a world filled with violence, conflict and strife–peace seems to be nothing more than an elusive dream. Today’s headlines … Continue reading →

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Still Making Music

I have always thought that the Monkees were under-appreciated as a group. They sold an incredible number of records in their heyday. In addition to that, several of the Monkees’ hit songs have stood the test of time, still being … Continue reading →

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Grace and Truth in Action

An Orlando Chick-fil-A ignored a long-standing company policy last week in order to help people in need. The  fast food chain has become quite successful even though they are not open on Sunday. They remain closed on the first day … Continue reading →

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Practicing What You Preach

I just read that comedian Tracy Morgan has cancelled a performance in Mississippi because of an incoming law that allows some workers to refuse to do business with certain individuals because of religious reasons. Singer Bryan Adams has also cancelled … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of the Cross

Former wrestler Hulk Hogan is suing Gawker Media for $100 million, claiming that his privacy was invaded and that he has suffered emotional distress since Gawker posted a video of Hogan having sex. The woman in the video happened to … Continue reading →

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Make It Appealing

According to a recent report by the Associated Press, movies with diverse casts do far better at the box office than movies with mostly white actors. The best performers in 2014 were movies in which half the main cast was … Continue reading →

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