I read the opening sentence in the newspaper more than once. It was about a man convicted for ID theft. Here is the sentence: “From a townhouse near a megachurch in Atlanta, Kelvin Lyles recruited about 300 accomplices to embark on a crime spree.” What exactly does the megachurch have to do with the story? I …
When I wrote a Musing about comfort reading, I received a number of gifts from readers in the form of book suggestions. One of these was from my friend, Judy (who happens to be the author of the highly recommended book, The Skeptic and the Rabbi). She suggested the 44 Scotland Street series by Alexander...
I just completed the audio version of Business Secrets From The Bible. In one word the content was wonderful. The book spoke to me. My dilemma is unique. Because of serious life threatening physical challenges and learning issues it is difficult to work a so called regular job. I need and want more money and...
1999: Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold were described as loners… 2007: At Virginia Tech, Cho Seung-Hui presented a chilling portrait of a 23-year-old loner 2010: The man accused of shooting two children at a Carlsbad elementary school was described by neighbors Saturday as a loner… 2011: Brazilian school shooter, Menezes de Oliveira, described as...
Today is Purim. Among other things this means that, this week, many people with an agenda are trying to validate their ideas by quoting verses from the Scroll of Esther. Are you a staunch 2nd Amendment advocate? You can find Scriptural support. Do you think that gun ownership should be outlawed? You can find Scriptural...
