WALDEN andON THE DUTY OF CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE by Henry David Thoreau   Courtesy of PROJECT GUTENBERG    Contents WALDEN Economy Where I Lived, and What I Lived For Reading Sounds Solitude Visitors The Bean-Field The Village The Ponds Baker Farm… Continue reading

  Born this day in 1909, Willa Beatrice Player, an American educator, college administrator, college president, civil rights activist, and federal appointee. She was the first African-American woman to become president of a four-year fully accredited liberal arts college at… Continue reading

"We must obey God rather than any human authority." I have learned to avoid over-applying any one text of scripture, especially the report of a quote from a conversation that never claimed divine inspiration — But it is propelling and… Continue reading

  Bad Laws and Good Laws What is the difference between a good law and a bad law? No, this is not the setup for a joke.  A bad law oppresses people.  Bad laws put unnecessary burdens on people.  Bad… Continue reading

Photo by Mohammed Ibrahim on Unsplash We are accountable for what we do and what is done in our name or under the banner of our corporate authority. That includes what nations do as we direct them, authorize them, or support them. That… Continue reading

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. – Colossians 4:4 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. – Ephesians 5:16 Would you like your very own time machine? You will have to invent one because … Continue reading

Do You Have Eyes in Your Head? Then, you are wise. “The wise have eyes in their head,but fools walk in darkness.” What is the principal difference between wise people and foolish people? It is perception. Of course, once something is perceived,… Continue reading

Staring at the stars and gasping at the wonder of our own miniature stature, even as there is a universe inside of us. We sigh. MORE Friend link if you are not a Medium member. It is free! – https://medium.com/@tomsims/how-big-is-big-e64c396c9e9d?sk=daccf84cb2aba8a744d2fc0ffc6a110a… Continue reading

    Ephesians 4:17-24   New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition   Now this I affirm and insist on in the Lord: you must no longer walk as the gentiles walk, in the futility of their minds; they are darkened in their… Continue reading