Henry Wadsworth Longfellow did not hear the bells all at once that Christmas; they came to him in pieces—like memories, like wounds that throb when the air turns cold. The house in winter Outside his Cambridge home, the Charles River lay under a skin of ice, and the streets were muffled in snow, but the…
A Joyful Christmas Message
As Christians, our hearts overflow with joy this Christmas season. Our faith rests in the living God, anchored by His boundless grace, His faithful promises, and His certain redemption. The troubles of our age—political strife, cultural confusion, moral decay, and the corruption of institutions meant to serve truth—these are passing shadows. They test our resolve,…
A Scholarly Rebuttal to Metropolitan State University’s Rejection of Standard American English
The recent controversy surrounding the Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Writing Center guidance represents a troubling moment in American higher education—one that conflates genuine linguistic scholarship with ideologically driven pedagogy, ultimately harming the very students it purports to help. The serious intellectual and practical errors embedded in MSU Denver’s now-retracted materials should be addressed. Legal…
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I asked my two favorite AI bots a question about our interactions
Image by ChatGPT. PROMPT: “From all of our interactions, what is one thing that you can tell me about myself that I may not know about myself?” PERPLEXITY… One thing that stands out is that you consistently act as a builder of others’ growth and understanding, even when you frame yourself as the one…
The Hagiographic Lens: Examining the Deseret News Portrait of Joseph Smith
Desert.com: Understanding Joseph Smith through the eyes of those who knew him ‘A plain, sensible, strong-minded man’: The people who knew the Prophet best describe his goodness, integrity. Somewhere along the six-hour horseback ride from Nauvoo to Carthage, Ill., where Joseph Smith was martyred in 1844, he shared with his small group of travel companions…
John Stossel: The Complete Guide to Socialism vs Capitalism (Myths Explained)
People find fault with capitalism. Many think they’d prefer socialism. Why? Because they believe absurd myths about it. [Click here] to read the full transcript of this video [Click again to close] JOHN STOSSEL TRANSCRIPTION (Due to variable audio quality—including background noise, unclear speech, or recording issues—this transcription may contain errors or omissions not present…
Georgia’s “Most Secure” Elections: Examining Raffensperger’s Claims After the 315,000-Vote Discrepancy
JustTheNews.com: Raffensperger says 2020 election blunder ‘does not erase votes’ despite over 300k questionable votes Five years after the 2020 election, challenges in Georgia continue despite multiple audits. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger addressed the accusations in a social media post. “Georgia has the most secure elections in the country and all voters were verified…
Are We Stumbling Toward Another Dark Age? Historical Parallels Suggest Decline in Western Civilization
The cyclical nature of civilizational decline has become a subject of renewed scholarly concern as contemporary Western societies exhibit troubling similarities to historical periods of collapse. Throughout history, Western civilization has experienced two profound disruptions that plunged entire regions into extended periods of cultural, technological, and political regression. The question confronting political scientists and historians…
Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps & Time Lines
“Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps & Time Lines” is a large, full‑color reference book that visually summarizes key Bible information using reproducible charts, maps, and timelines. It is designed as a quick-reference and teaching aid for pastors, teachers, and students who want an at-a-glance overview of Scripture, biblical history, and related doctrines. Content overview…