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Is Congress hypocritical?
The American government shutdown impacts about 1.4 million federal workers, with roughly 700,000 furloughed and another 700,000 deemed essential continuing to work without pay. This number does not include the 42 million Americans who rely on SNAP benefits. About 13,000 air traffic controllers and about 50,000 TSA officers are currently working without pay. Once the government shutdown
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A happier and more peaceful America
America’s continued national success is dependent on all of us—the American people. Our American people are what makes America a great nation. We have a beautiful land, plenty of natural resources and a great heritage. Yet, it is our everyday actions that make America great. Everyday actions make a difference. For example, do not randomly
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You are an influencer
Your life may not make a national impact but who knows how far your life might reach? The people, friends, and family you influence today may have a tremendous impact on many others. You never know what an acquaintance or child might grow up to do or become because of you. The difference you are
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Interpersonal relationships and critical conversation
Your relationships will be few if you wait for everyone to come to you. More and more people are living in isolation. Their world is their telephone, friends are on their phones, church experiences are on their phones. Their recreation is on their phones. Most all of us spend more time on a cellphone than
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Developing positive people and a positive society
Find a good word to say about others or do not say anything. What have you gained when you make a bad comment about someone? Pray for those who tempt you to hate and be kind to them when you have an opportunity. People reap what they sow and it is not up to you
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Freedom to speak, freedom to employ
The First Amendment protects our free speech, but employers will prioritize their bottom line. However, to some extent, there are limitations and barriers that affect all of us. When he began his career, national radio personality Howard Stern could not keep a job. His content was so raw and shocking that station owners and managers
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Please, conversation not assassination
Charlie Kirk was a man who had opinions and vocalized them. He believed in free speech. He also believed in the right of free speech for those who disagreed with him. In his Turning Point rallies, he gave untold numbers of people the opportunity to express their opinions and to debate him. He respectfully gave
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Your relationships and second chances
Do you give people a second chance? The joy of life is usually found in our relationships. Family, friends, co-workers, business partners, military comrades, fellow Republicans or Democrats, fellow church members, recreational buddies, teammates and more. These are the people we know. We spend our time with them. These relationships engulf our lives. We work,
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School killings: We need more than prayer
Satan will do anything. He knows no boundaries. He will do anything to kill or wound you or the most innocent, vulnerable people. Little children sat in their school mass last week in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The students were at Annunciation Catholic Church which is also home to an elementary school. A shooter fired through stained
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Will you turn to AI for companionship?
Artificial intelligence, AI, is a wonderful tool for research and information. However, I do not want my deepest relationship to be with a Chatbot, ChatGPT, robot or anything related to AI. There is a mega-billion-dollar AI movement that is connecting people with their own personal AI bot that will be their dearest and best friend.
