What Happens When Nobody Remembers the Enemy?
Why is iodine added to table salt? That random question led me from goiters to polio, MMR vaccines, water fluoridation and a larger question:
What happens when we win a war so thoroughly that nobody remembers the enemy?
The Broadcasters Didn’t Lose the Games: What Boston College Got Wrong
Boston College replaced two longtime basketball broadcasters after a losing season, reportedly because its new coach viewed them as remnants of the previous program. The decision misunderstands broadcasting, institutional memory, and leadership.
This one won’t resonate with most, but it’s personal to me…and I hope it resonates with my friends who’ve dedicated themselves to sports broadcasting.
“Do You Know Who I Know?”
Bryson DeChambeau reportedly threatened to call Donald Trump over a two-stroke penalty at the British Open. If true, it reflects a lesson Trump has modeled for years: unfavorable outcomes are not accepted; they are attacked until someone powerful changes them.
A Sheriff Screamed “Who’s Running This Show” and Somehow It Explained the Entire Federal Government
An Oklahoma sheriff lost it in a parking lot over jurisdiction–yelling “Who’s running this show?”
The video of the incident is more than a viral moment. It’s a metaphor for how unchecked power and ego are tearing down cooperation at every level of government.
Can a Culture Survive on Trust Alone?
Can a society thrive on trust alone?
After watching a vintage episode of TV show ‘To Tell the Truth’ featuring the founders of a community called Auroville, I found myself reflecting on culture, human nature, and the realization that every community eventually becomes a reflection of the people who inhabit it.
The Lessons Winners Never Learn
Real success isn’t the absence of failure — it’s the ability to learn from it. What our leaders say about “losers” and “winners” reveals what they truly value — and what they fear most.
When Intimidation Stops Working
Political intimidation only works as long as people believe the threat matters. A recent political battle in Indiana offers a revealing look at what happens when fear begins losing its grip—and why the reaction of the intimidator may reveal more weakness than strength.
When the Tool Becomes the Truth
After watching a Christian influencer unknowingly use an AI-generated whale video to support a theological point, I found myself thinking less about religion and more about discernment.
AI itself may not be the danger. The real danger may be human nature amplified by increasingly powerful tools.
The Problem with a Believing Pope
A comment from Timothy Snyder about Pope Leo and Donald Trump raised a deeper question I can’t shake: what happens when faith stops challenging power and starts protecting it instead? Reflections on political loyalty, evangelicalism, moral accountability, and the danger of confusing spiritual conviction with tribal allegiance.
What Will They Say About Us Someday?
A television fact-check sparked an unexpected question: what will our children remember about us someday?
Reflecting on politics, ministry, integrity, and personal change, this post explores the stories we leave behind and the values that outlast power, influence, and public success.