By David Grant Quiz: Rank the following in order of impact to your (you, your family and others you care about) future well-being or the lack thereof: Having the right people in political office; Removing undesirables from political office; Second Amendment rights; Stopping terrorists; Government debt; Corruption; … [Read more...]
A Beginner’s Review of the Qur’an, Part 3: The Best Defense
January 20, 2011 by 3 Comments
By Shanon Brooks This is part three of a three-part series. Read Part I Here Read Part II Here I asked my good Christian friend and Muslim expert, Mark Siljander, to weigh in on this subject. Here is his reply: “I would humbly suggest your students read A Deadly Misunderstanding. Many of their questions will be answered and much … [Read more...]
A Beginner’s Review of the Qur’an, Part 2: Biblical Terrorism?
January 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
by Shanon Brooks This is part two of a three-part series. Read Part I Here The Qu’ran has been translated into over 100 languages. There are more than 20 English translations of the Qu’ran. Admittedly, most of us know little of this religion as there are no more that 1 percent of Americans who claim adherence to this faith. I am … [Read more...]
A Beginner’s Review of the Qur’an, Part 1: Context Matters
January 18, 2011 by 1 Comment
By Shanon Brooks A friend gave me the book What Every American Needs to Know About the Qur’an: A History of Islam and the United States by William J. Federer. I think my friend is concerned that I just don’t understand the fullness of the evil of Islam. So I am using this book as the starting point for this topic. There are 1.5 billion … [Read more...]
Building With Kryptonite: Small Business ‘Bailout’ and the Future of the American Economy
January 7, 2011 by 1 Comment
by Oliver DeMille When recessions make things difficult for a lot of people across the nation — especially when accompanied by high unemployment — many turn against markets and seek government solutions to economic challenges. This is both predictable and understandable. But one group typically responds in a different way that is … [Read more...]
Climbing Through Pain
January 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Orrin Woodward I once read a profound book by Robert Grudin, The Grace of Great Things. It describes a philosophy of innovation and creation and really makes you think and helps you understand why new ideas are attacked so aggressively. In the section "Ethics of Creativity," Grudin says: "To be truly open to any experience, the mind … [Read more...]
Learning in Earth School
January 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Steve D’Annunzio Human beings repeat the same mistakes over and over. We see this tendency with people who have many relationships, but none work. We see people have many jobs, but none offer satisfaction. We live in a school called Earth. Every person and event contains a valuable lesson. All lessons will be repeated until … [Read more...]
Abundance is a Choice
January 3, 2011 by 1 Comment
By Garrett Gunderson “Destiny is not a matter of chance; but a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” -William Jennings Bryan The abundance paradigm is living with a sure knowledge that there are unlimited resources — material and otherwise — that can be shared and enjoyed through love, … [Read more...]
The Age of Overseers: Technology, Politics, & the Future
December 29, 2010 by 1 Comment
by Oliver DeMille The rise of independents in American politics is a major trend that has drastically changed the political landscape. But why is it happening now? Are both major parties so bad now — indeed so much worse than they have ever been — that the majority of involved citizens just can’t stand them anymore? Actually, the parties … [Read more...]
Are Blind Spots Crippling You?
December 28, 2010 by 1 Comment
By Chris Brady There is a saying that I have always liked: "The difference between self-perception and reality is often enormous." The size of that difference is called a "blind spot." Unfortunately, we all have them. Perhaps the way you chew your food drives people crazy. Or maybe you interrupt others constantly and annoy them as a … [Read more...]
