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       King Solomon, in Proverbs 22: 6 makes a simple statement: Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.   The inference within is twofold. First, it's assumed that someone of authority must train a child. Though that person may or may not be a parent; it's implied that a child is disciplined by a teacher/mentor and trained in ' the ' way he/she ' should ' go.  I think of it simply as someone who would trail blaze a course in life - and hopefully... Read Full Story

I must say that I've never seen so many reckless fools than those demonstrating on Wall Street these days (and elsewhere, apparently).  Corporate greed? Tax their fair share? Crony capitalism? The cry for redistribution of wealth? Down with capitalism? When several are asked what's to replace it; none have answers that are coherently lucid. Some may argue for socialism to replace our current government. That's pretty scary (just in time for Halloween). These are graduate students for the most... Read Full Story

When Americans pledge '...one nation under God...' I'm once again reminded that we are a people with standards on which we built our moral laws. Many of our laws are based on a simple skeleton framework of values, universally accepted globally. And yet, the majority of our laws come from a Judea/christian ethic that was influencing during the construction of our beginnings by our founders who believed in those ethics and principles. So, when I suggest that God hates something, generally most... Read Full Story

I think King Solomon would look on recent legislation supported by this administration with grave input: " Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth." Proverbs 10:4. It appears that we are rewarding idle hands while punishing those who work. And that my friends, will never prove prosperous. Proponents of recent congressional partisan legislation have no sense as to what really makes the world go round. Put folks to work and inspire charity, I say! I don't give a hoot what... Read Full Story

Throughout a controversial debate on health care reform, I've noticed deceit on the part of its proponents. When President Obama addressed both congressional bodies in a speech recently to sell his health care plan; his charming oration was once again, beautifully delivered. Our ears were tickled with every good possibility concerning the merits of these reforms. We heard how it is our right to health care and everyone needs access. We heard how through policing fraud in the current system... Read Full Story

Throughout a controversial debate on health care reform, I've noticed deceit on the part of its proponents. When President Obama addressed both congressional bodies in a speech recently to sell his health care plan; his charming oration was once again, beautifully delivered. Our ears were tickled with every good possibility concerning the merits of these reforms. We heard how it is our right to health care and everyone needs access. We heard how through policing fraud in the current system... Read Full Story

In a society that treasures freedom of speech; I think it's a good idea to apply the King's wisdom when unleashing our tongue. In Proverbs 15, verse 1&2, he proclaims an applicable edict: 'A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.' Last week there was a firestorm of controversy surrounding the issue of freedom of speech at an unlikely venue - and many have expressed their fair share of... Read Full Story

Proverbs 16: 25 warns us to be mindful of where our chosen course is leading. Some roads lead to nowhere; some lead to a bountiful prosperous success and some lead to death. It's our responsibility to choose wisely with regard to the end of the road. Presumably however, we need to be discerning with mature foresight to the extended 'down-the-road' consequences. King Solomon, reputed as the wisest ruler of all times puts it this way: 'There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it... Read Full Story

      As Obama tours Europe holding unprecedented town hall forums; one has to wonder. This is definitely change - like none we've ever seen.  Similar to a debutant being presented; Obama stepped onto the global scene with a charismatic style that is his forte`. Obama won a fanfare of support from the Europeans and he seemed eager to adopt this constituent as his very own, unveiling his introduction with doting rhetoric of a kinder, gentler administration than in the past. Apologetic of past... Read Full Story

King Solomon tells us within the first few verses in chapter 23 of Proverbs, that the delicacies of riches, though seducing, are deceptive. He warns us to beware. A mere glance and very quickly; it's gone, as if sprouted wings like an eagle swiftly soared it away to the heights of the sky. In other words, riches invite us to enjoy its pleasures and seduce us to believe that if we had enough of it; we would be happy and secure. These times are proof of how fleeting riches are. I know many who... Read Full Story