This is guest post from my friend Tim Barton, an ordained minister and speaker for WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization that presents America's forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our religious, moral, and constitutional heritage. WallBuilders has been recognized from coast-to-coast for its work in education, history, law, and public policy, integrating the elements of Biblical faith and morality throughout all aspects of American life and culture. See his video … [Read more...]
DNC Chair: Lybia Terror Attack Statements Wrong, Not False
October 11, 2012 By 3 Comments
More evidence mounts that the attack on the US embassy in Lybia on Sept. 11, 2012, and assassination of the US ambassador and three other Americans was a deliberate terrorist attack. In response, Democratic National Committee Chair claimed on CNN with Piers Morgan yesterday that initial Obama administration statements citing a YouTube video as the cause of the violence were wrong, but not intentionally so, which means they were not technically false. Even CNN's Piers Morgan disagreed. Watch … [Read more...]
The Emancipation Proclamation: Do Two Wrongs Make a Right?
September 20, 2012 By 19 Comments
Slavery is wrong. It is sinful. A pernicious evil in which humans seek to become as God over their fellow man. I hate it with a passion. And my heart hurts for the countless thousands of peoples who are in bondage still today across the world. Support one such freedom spreading orgnaization here. And yet after a recent visit to the sacred grounds of Antietam, site of the bloodiest 12 hours in American military history, I find myself asking troubling questions about a document that supposedly … [Read more...]
Chicago Teachers Strike: What is the Answer?
September 10, 2012 By 6 Comments
"I'll be bloodied and you'll be bloodied, but at least you'll know not to bully me again." ~ Jay Rehak, Chicago teacher Source: Chicago Tribune Much fuss is being made about the need for teachers in classrooms in Chicago as they strike today, creating chaos city-wide. But with teachers who make comments like the one above, I'm thinking the students may be better off outside of their classrooms. I expect such immaturity from students -- elementary students, that is -- but not … [Read more...]
Do You Know the 9 Words that Change Everything?
September 9, 2012 By 5 Comments
It's not often you stumble upon simple truths neatly packaged. Well, maybe you hang out with smarter people than I do. Over many years of thinking, reading, and -- hopefully -- learning, I kept returning to 9 words representing 3 truths that seemed to change everything. Students at the school where I led and served for a dozen years will quickly recognize these 9 words. They've heard them often enough. If you listen carefully, you may even hear them groaning as I write them. They'll be quick … [Read more...]
Why Schools Should Get Rid of Almost All Homework
September 7, 2012 By 19 Comments
I hate homework. Not as much as I hate yellow-jackets, but that's another story. As a successful K-12 school leader and principal for a dozen years, I bring a unique voice of experience to this relatively new educational nuisance we call homework. Schools should get rid of almost all of it. It's evil. That's right. Evil. What else should I call something that robs us all of that most precious resource -- time --and often gives nothing but hatred for learning in return? Before too many of my … [Read more...]
Dem Convention Video: Do You Belong to the Government?
September 5, 2012 By 12 Comments
By now you've no doubt heard of the video shown on the first day of the Democratic Party convention that claimed "government is the only thing we all belong to." If you haven't, here is the 17-second clip in question: There's some truth to it. I just shocked some of my left-leaning readers, I know. But we do all share bonds and interests that find expression in the business of the polis or public life of the people in civil government. But it's the use of the word belong to describe our … [Read more...]
Forsakin’ Akin and His Bacon: When It’s Wrong to Be Right
August 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
Is it ever wrong to be right? Let's hope Todd Akin thinks so. And soon. I'm ready to be forsakin' Akin -- and his bacon. One of the most challenging things a leader can do is quit when he thinks his interpretation to be the right one. Todd Akin thinks his explanation of his offensive comments about "legitimate rape" are sufficient to dispel calls for him to call off his campaign for the US Senate. But it really doesn't matter what he thinks. Tim Dalrymple has much better rhymes about … [Read more...]
You Don’t Have to Be a Christian to Cause Trouble
August 26, 2012 By 3 Comments
We've all heard the incessant reminders that Christians should be champions at turning the other cheek, perfecting the art of being meek and quiet, and living at peace with everyone. Yet the early church of Acts quickly learned what we would do well to remember today. You don't have to be a Christian to cause trouble -- but it sure helps. That's not to say we should make it our aim to stir up strife. I've know a few believers who seemed to think it their duty to do just that. My reading of … [Read more...]
Why All Christians Should Care About Politics
August 24, 2012 By 6 Comments
I'm sure you've heard it. It's a common dismissive comment among Christians. Maybe even one you've made yourself. "I'm just not all that in to politics." The comment about Christians and politics is usually accompanied by a shrug, a sympathetic smile, and a dismissive wave. "It's just not my thing." As if I'll understand. As if I'll get it. As if I will be fine with their choosing to ignore the call of Christ to love their neighbor as themselves. I know, we all have different passions … [Read more...]
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