If the Apostle Paul were alive today — which, theologically speaking, he most certainly is, just not in Washington, D.C. — he would probably take one long look at our national headlines, sigh deeply, and begin writing another epistle. Not to the Corinthians this time, nor the Galatians, nor the Thessalonians, but perhaps “Paul, an…
When the World Feels Like It’s Smoldering
Sometimes the news hits you like a three-alarm fire, a Beltway ambush, and a political meltdown all at once. And lately? We’ve had all three. From a devastating shooting near the White House, to a horrific high-rise inferno in Hong Kong, to Ukraine’s top presidential aide stepping down amid corruption raids, the world feels like…
America Doesn’t Need More Drama; It Needs Adults in the Room
If there’s a unifying theme in Washington lately, it’s this: everyone wants accountability, just not for themselves. Whether it’s a shaky ethics probe, a cell-phone-records carve-out, a D.C. National Guard face-off, or the Justice Department playing investigator of the investigators, the common thread is that too many leaders seem allergic to the hard work of…
Integrity Isn’t Optional
If the past few weeks in American public life have taught us anything, it’s this: accountability is a universal need, not a partisan accessory. Whether you’re a tech titan, a big-city mayor, a former FBI director, or a Republican getting a little too comfortable in your seat, the same basic truth applies: character matters. And…
Truth, Justice, and the Fine Art of Not Looking the Other Way
Washington suddenly seems to be rediscovering the concepts of truth, justice, and responsibility. And honestly? It’s about time. For a town that couldn’t find its own moral compass with a GPS, a map, and three tour guides, we’ll take the progress where we can get it. President Trump’s administration has been busy trying to broker…
Washington Could Use a Little More Light and a Lot More Honesty
If you’ve glanced at the headlines lately, you’ve probably noticed a theme: Washington is allergic to transparency. Whether we’re talking about the Epstein files, the longest shutdown in American history, questionable investigations into political opponents, violence against federal officials, senators collapsing from undisclosed medical issues, or a congressman now facing mortgage-fraud allegations, it’s all pointing…
Stop Using Federal Workers as Political Pawns
Let’s call this shutdown what it is: a national embarrassment. Once again, Congress has failed to do its most basic job — fund the government — and, once again, federal workers are being turned into bargaining chips in a high-stakes game of political chicken. This time, Senator Ron Johnson (R–Wis.) tried to do something practical.…
Justice, Reputation & the Peril of Precedent
In the unfolding case where Letitia James stands accused of mortgage fraud, the stakes go well beyond her own future. At its heart, this is a question about the character of our justice system: Does it serve justice or is it serving someone’s agenda? As Proverbs 16:11 reminds us: “A just weight and balance are…
John Bolton’s Indictment: Justice Without a Team Jersey
So, John Bolton has now joined the “Indicted Former Officials Club.” The federal government dropped an 18-count indictment on him this week for allegedly mishandling classified documents. That’s eight counts of allegedly sharing defense secrets and ten counts of holding onto them like they were baseball cards. Now before anyone starts yelling “witch hunt” or…
The Arab States’ Moral and Strategic Test: Why They Can’t (or Won’t) Enforce Peace in Gaza
Every time the guns fall silent in Gaza, the world exhales like a nervous parent whose toddler finally stopped screaming. The diplomats dust off their talking points, the news anchors smile a little wider, and everyone starts asking the same hopeful question: “Who’s going to keep the peace this time?” Predictably, the answer that floats…
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