Bringing People Back Into The Church Using Data

Focusing on helping people could bring people back into the church. Churches have a long history of both uniting and dividing communities. In today’s political climate, it’s important for churches to focus on their positive impact on communities, especially among…

Elections Matter: Make No Mistake About It

Yes, elections matter. President Biden gave a very important speech on 6 In it, he touted his approach to the economy, or what his administration is calling Bidenomics. One of the greatest things about Joe Biden’s presidency is how well…

Reflections On Religion: Choosing Love Over Hate

One of the most important reflections on religion is from a book called Columbus and Other Cannibals by Jack Forbes. He talks about how most indigenous languages don’t even have a word for religion. He also references Charles Eastman, who…

What Black People Can’t Do That White People Can

Here are 29 reminders of what black people can’t do but white people can: Prejudice Plus Power, The Missing Ingredient Black people can be prejudiced, and they can be bigoted, but they can’t be racist. The missing part is power.…

What We Focus On Grows. Good News June 2023.

All the news isn’t bad—time for some good news. Let’s review some great news that happened in June 2023. The links below are to Jessica Craven’s excellent newsletter Chop Wood, Carry Water, where she lists all the good things that are happening…

Affirmative Action: Ending Up In The Trash Can Quicker

Affirmative Action was struck down on Thursday, 6/29/2023, by The Supreme Court of The United States (SCOTUS). The case that came before the court was filed by Students for Fair Admissions, which alleged Harvard, the University of North Carolina, and…

Overturning Roe: It Came As Women Attained New Heights

Overturning Roe v Wade. It’s been a year, and 25 million women now live in states with abortion bans or “restrictions.” I called them complete abortion bans. If a person doesn’t have a choice between themselves and their doctor, then…

Abortion Bans: Democrats Think This State Is The Worst

Regarding abortion bans, it turns out the Republican-led compromised state of Idaho does have the worst abortion laws in the entire country. Idaho Democratic leaders met with the Biden administration and other Democratic leaders from around the country, and when…