Category: Commentary
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Remembering our 41st president: George H.W. Bush
I do not mistrust the future. I do not fear what is ahead. For our problems are large, but our heart is larger. Our challenges are great, but our will is greater. -George H.W. Bush It’s a National Day of Mourning as America’s 41st president is laid to rest. Anyone who knows me knows that…
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Dutch court rejects arguments of TransAge man
Emile Ratelband is a 69 year old man living in the Netherlands. Well…69 is what his records say. He’s actually 49. At least, he says he’s 49. Ratelband is transaged and identifies as a 49 year old. And he’s taken that to court. Recently, a Dutch court ruled against Ratelband’s claim to legally change his…
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What the Alabama quarterbacks can teach us about life
If you can get Nick Saban chocked up, you must be a pretty special person. I love the life lessons that can come to us from the sporting world. This weekend, Alabama was playing Georgia in the SEC Championship Game. The Crimson Tide were trying to continue one of the most dominating seasons in college…
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How to give the perfect wedding toast
I love weddings. I’ve had the chance to have a wedding (thanks Kari). I’ve officiated several weddings, and been in a few more. I also do public speaking every week. Having to write a speech can be scary and a major source of stress for people who are less comfortable in front of an audience.…
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President of US Conference of Catholic Bishops has office raided by investigators
The sexual abuse scandal is the never ending story. This week, authorities in Houston raided the offices of Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, who’s the archbishop of the Houston-Galveston Catholic Dioceses. Being the archbishop of the fourth largest city in America is pretty significant, but DiNardo is also the President of the United State Conference of Catholic…
Josh Benner 