Posts in category Opinion

It seems that the University of Missouri is now, for a second time in a century, serving as ground-zero for change in higher education in …

I recently returned from giving the keynote address at the 1st International Conference on Deltas and Rivers in Africa with the theme: From Vulnerability to …

Recently I took a DNA test to determine where my ancestors come from in the world. I was prompted in large part by the frequent …

“In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice” – Psalm 5:3 It’s been five years since I retired from pastoring, and although I don’t …

“Not forgiving someone is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.” ~ Unknown In the day-to-day grind of living, forgiving someone who …

Although there’s no handbook for parenting, there are necessary things we teach our kids. Potty training, how to speak, how to tie their shoelaces, some …

All work and no play makes Dr. Bland a dull vet. Which is why I was happy to accept an invitation from a friend to …

Donald Trump’s plan to deport 11 million illegal immigrants spells real trouble for the GOP! During the last debate, only former Florida Governor Jeb Bush …

I have to admit that among the lowest depths of misery, in my humble view, would be having my own people turn against me to …

Unless she’s proven guilty of wrongdoing or some other gross occurrence befalls her, Hillary R. Clinton should become the 2016 Democratic Nominee for President of …