I need to practice something. I need to practice being more generous with compliments and praise of others. Yesterday, a colleague asked if she could speak to me. I naturally thought I had done something wrong. When she began by saying, “you know, I always speak my mind,” I thought, “oh, no. Here it comes.” …
How to Get to Heaven (I think)
God made man and woman, and man and woman screwed everything up. So, eventually, God gave up the comforts of heaven and most of the perks of being God to become a man on earth and show us how to do it right. Instead of thanking Him for the tutoring, we ridiculed, tortured, and murdered …
Happy Birthday to a Special Friend
Just a short note to wish my friend Jim a happy birthday. Jim doesn’t know this, but several years ago he planted a seed in my heart that has broken through the crust of the earth and is now starting to bloom. For his birthday, I want him to know how grateful I am for …
How I Deal With the Pope’s Teaching on the Death Penalty
Last week, Pope Francis approved a change to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Longtime readers might recall that my views on the death penalty are a bit nuanced. But I didn’t always have the courage to express it. In 2014, I wrote: I don’t buy the idea that the death penalty is no deterrent. …
Follow-up to Yesterday’s Post
Not all television is bad. Yesterday, I wrote about a dark and unpleasant future. [Read “What Should We Do Next?“] I wrote about the possibility of rapid social decay into civil war or oppression of Christians, Jews, and political conservatives. Essentially, the downfall of Western Civilization. Some people would expect me to recommend that we …
What Should We Do Next?
God laughs at man’s plans. That’s because God has already given us the only plan we need. A plan to get through this life worthy of the next. And that is enough. Lawrence of Rome Followed the Plan Today is the feast day of Saint Lawrence of Rome. Lawrence is the patron saint of, among …
Crawling Back to Happiness and Freedom
Happiness Did you know that the word “happiness” means “blessed?” Neither did I. But when I heard this on EWTN Radio the other day, I remembered there are two translations of the Beatitudes. One version goes with “Blessed are . . .” and the other with “Happy are . . . .” So, I guess …
Dottie Bailey Won
Dottie Bailey defeated Rockwood School Board President Matt Doell in the Republican primary for Missouri House District 110. Dottie now faces Democrat Cody Kelley in November. Dottie is a phenomenal campaigner. She knocked on over 4,000 doors between April and August. Her efforts resulted in an enormous 19 percentage-point win despite being outspent by her …
How I’m Voting August 7
People ask me how I plan to vote on August 7. Here you go: U.S. Senator – Republican Party Primary → Austin Petersen U.S. Representative, District 2 – Republican Party Primary → Noga Sachs State Auditor – Republican Party Primary→ Paul Curtman Missouri Proposition A→ Yes State Representative, District 110 – Republican Party Primary→ Dottie Bailey …
Primary Fast: Day 14
You made it. If you began the Fast with me, today is the last day of skipping breakfast and lunch. (Unless you decide to make one-meal-a-day a permanent habit.) What Fasting Can Do Here’s what happened to you during the fast (if you followed the prescription): You probably lost about five pounds. Your pants feel …