U.S. CHILDREN – THE MOST ENDANGERED SPECIES
“U.S. CHILDREN – THE MOST ENDANGERED SPECIES” Someone said: “The measure of a civilization is how it treats its weakest members.” Our society should be commended for speaking out for everything from caribous to coral reefs. Never in history has there been more awareness towards those who are weak and endangered. We deserve to celebrate this grand […]
NO PEACE FOR MEN OF ILL WILL
“NO PEACE FOR MEN OF ILL WILL” Another year has come but all is not calm and all doesn’t seem bright. Despite media declarations and presidential proclamations, it is obvious that the conflict in Iraq is far from over. As the last US convoy pulled out, locals watched helplessly knowing what lay ahead for them. […]
“PROTECT AMERICAN JOBS FROM GOING OVERSEAS” – ANOTHER POLITICAL JARGON
“PROTECT AMERICAN JOBS FROM GOING OVERSEAS” – ANOTHER POLITICAL JARGON Here’s another gnat that is often spotted on the campaign trail. It is some variation of: “I will protect American jobs from going overseas.” It is truly sad to drive past old mills and factories that once were the lifeline of the local economy. All […]
“CREATING JOBS IS TOP PRIORITY” – ANOTHER POLITICAL JARGON
“CREATING JOBS IS TOP PRIORITY” – ANOTHER POLITICAL JARGON There’s another gnat that has buzzed around the campaign trails lately. It is usually some form of “creating jobs for the American people.” This political jargon is accompanied with some staged events. For starters, a stop at the local diner is a sure way to communicate a down […]
THE ATTENTION DEFICIT AMERICAN AND THE PROFESSIONAL POLITICIAN
THE ATTENTION DEFICIT AMERICAN AND THE PROFESSIONAL POLITICIAN On May 16th, the United States reached its debt limit of $ 14.3 trillion dollars. That’s a lot of zeroes! I did some calculations and it takes somewhere about 31,000 years just to count to 1 trillion! Obviously, I didn’t finish counting. How much is the American […]
“CORPORATE JET OWNERS” – SWATTING POLITICAL JARGON
“CORPORATE JET OWNERS” – SWATTING POLITICAL JARGON One sign that election year is getting closer is the swarming of political jargons and clichés. It reminds me of the Gnat line in the Carolinas and Georgia. You know you have crossed it when a cloud of gnats start circling your head and buzzing in your ears. […]
WHY DO THEY STILL HATE US?
WHY DO THEY STILL HATE US? After 9/11 the question was asked, “Why do they hate us?” Is it because of our foreign policies? Is it because of low morals and values in our society? Is it because of our wealth and wasteful lifestyles? Is it because of our ideals of democracy and freedom? There […]
SEVEN THINGS I AM LOOKING FOR IN THE NEXT PRESIDENT
SEVEN THINGS I AM LOOKING FOR IN THE NEXT PRESIDENT It’s that time again. Slogans, promises, and book tours are in the air. Media pundits are prognosticating their presidential hopeful for 2012. Well-worn clichés are back – “grassroots movement,” “energy independence,” “create new jobs,” “yes we can” and so on. After a while, they all […]
MY FELLOW IMMIGRANTS
MY FELLOW IMMIGRANTS “To deport or not to deport – that is the question.” Many Americans have applauded Arizona for taking the lead in the growing crisis of illegal immigration. Others have argued that the SB 1070 is unconstitutional and a federal responsibility. Some think that illegals are a drain on the economy and welfare; […]
WHAT IN THE WORLD IS HAPPENING IN THE MIDDLE EAST?
WHAT IN THE WORLD IS HAPPENING IN THE MIDDLE EAST? It all began two months ago when a 26-year-old Tunisian set himself on fire. He had reached his breaking point when the local authorities confiscated his vegetable cart, the only source of livelihood for the family. While we were busy with our last-minute Christmas shopping, angry demonstrators […]
WHILE WE WAIT
WHILE WE WAIT This year’s after Christmas dinner chat was not about fond memories or embarrassing childhood stories. Instead, everyone had their prognostications of our economic future. The outlook of most Americans seems bleak at this point. Some believe that our worst days are still to come. Others think that we are on the right […]
A TIME TO SING AND A TIME TO VOTE
A TIME TO SING AND A TIME TO VOTE On November 2 we will be facing what many are calling “the most important election of our lifetime.” Every person who cares about this nation has the right and obligation to pray, vote, and get others to vote. Even churches have the responsibility to encourage the people to “let […]
TO CHANGE OR NOT TO CHANGE
TO CHANGE OR NOT TO CHANGE Nobody likes change. We are open to change only when we begin to feel the truth. In his book The Heart of Change John Kotter (Harvard professor who has been the change guru for over three decades) made a keen observation: “People change what they do less because they are […]
ON THE TRAIL OF THE PRESIDENTS
ON THE TRAIL OF THE PRESIDENTS Since this is the year of the 56th consecutive quadrennial presidential election, my wife and I decided to go on the Presidents’ trail. We headed to Charlottesville, Virginia to tour the homes of three of my favorite founding Presidents. Each stop made a significant impression on us. We began […]
G20 AND THE COWBOY WAY
G20 AND THE COWBOY WAY This year’s G20 Summit (19 of the world’s largest national economies, plus the European Union) was held in London on Thursday to discuss the present economic crisis. Prior to the meeting the French President Nicolas Sarkozy had threatened to walk out if stricter regulations were not implemented. Germany’s Chancellor Angela […]
A SHINING CITY ON A HILL (Article)
A SHINING CITY ON A HILL (Article) by Pastor Shah I am writing this article as I am getting ready to head back to the United States after a three-week stay in my country of birth. Everywhere I went people wanted to know about the economy and the coming elections. They asked me “What does […]
MASS DRUNKENNESS
MASS DRUNKENNESS Revelation 14:8 And another angel followed, saying, “Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she has made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.” The above reference points to a time during the Great Tribulation when “Babylon” will cause all nations to be intoxicated with sin and […]