Black Friday has come and gone. The Thanksgiving leftovers are either frozen or thrown out. The Christmas decorations have gone up and the wish lists are out. Yes, fellow Americans, it’s the wonderful time of year. The Christmas season brings out the best in everyone and it’s here. For the past 11 months people have been bogged down by negative events. From police shootings to … [Read more...] about The most wonderful time
Perspective
Game on!!
If you have not noticed it as of yet...we are already in the political season for 2016 and that is saying it mildly. For many it seems that we just finished the last cycle only a few months ago. And with each passing day it appears that someone is always running for some public office at the flip of a coin, drop of a hat or when an opportunity just comes available. You get the … [Read more...] about Game on!!
Week 4: A grateful heart
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:18 The Apostle Paul admonished the church at Thessalonica to give God thanks in all circumstances. When one expresses thanksgiving to others, they are offering grateful acknowledgement of benefits or favors. When thanksgiving is given to God, it is an expression of … [Read more...] about Week 4: A grateful heart
It’s okay to feel good
Are you feeling good? For some reason people in the world have an aversion to feeling good. We find all kinds of reasons to keep from feeling good and enjoying life. We create problems out of situations and let the past rule our present. Well from now on, I am here to officially say, “It’s okay to feel good.” I know what many of you are thinking, “Feel good about what?” Some … [Read more...] about It’s okay to feel good
We are united
Student protests on college campuses are not something new in America. Throughout our history, there have been numerous college student activities that highlight their dissatisfaction with a political, social or academic issue. As a result, students have mobilized on their college campuses to demonstrate and voice their dissatisfaction to the college administration. A number of … [Read more...] about We are united
Educated for poverty
If a lion takes his cub to the antelope and tells him to raise him to be a lion, what do you think the antelope will do? Will the antelope raise the lion to be a fierce hunter? Is it in the best interests of the antelope to have the cub grow up to be king of the jungle? More importantly, is it in the antelope’s offspring's best interest to have the cub grow up to meet their … [Read more...] about Educated for poverty
Living along the margins
In the minds of many, the standing of any great nation should not be found in how large its economy becomes, the projected power of its standing military, the amount of scholars it produces, the size of its manufacturing base…but should be measured by how it treats its people regardless of their socioeconomic status. Regardless of where you travel in America, from big cities, … [Read more...] about Living along the margins
Love kindness
By: Mike Robertson Special to the Milwaukee Times What exactly do we mean when we put these two words together? How do we identify Kindness and how do we show we actually Love kindness? In this case Love is a verb which requires specific action. So, as we begin this column let us realize that merely admiring or acknowledging acts of kindness is not what we are suggesting. … [Read more...] about Love kindness
Misery and addiction
People have an unnatural addiction to misery. This is one reason CNN and MSNBC report news constantly without interruption. They are supplying misery for consumption by the viewer to satisfy their need. The viewer is the addict and media is the dealer. The media isn’t the only suppliers of misery. Misery is big business and others have stepped up to supply the masses. Family is … [Read more...] about Misery and addiction
Teaching the truth about America’s history: Only the truth can make us free
History is important. If you don’t know history it is as if you were born yesterday. And if you were born yesterday, anybody up there in a position of power can tell you anything, and you have no way of checking up on it. – Howard Zinn Were my African ancestors, who were stolen at gunpoint from their homes and families, dragged in chains into the dark and crowded cargo hulls … [Read more...] about Teaching the truth about America’s history: Only the truth can make us free