by James Melson | Dec 7, 2023 | 2023, Weekly Reflection
At this time of year, our thoughts turn to the Christmas season as experienced by children. Many of us have our own cherished childhood memories of decorations, Christmas trees, lights, and special times with family and friends in anticipation of the wonder of...
by James Melson | Nov 30, 2023 | 2023, Weekly Reflection
Twenty five years ago this week, an article in the Weekly Standard by Princeton Political Science Professor John Dilulio advanced the theory of a coming wave of juvenile “super predators” who would commit violent crimes without a sense of conscience or remorse. As a...
by James Melson | Nov 21, 2023 | 2023, Weekly Reflection
This week marks the 60th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, TX. For people of my generation, there is a familiar question, “Where were you when you heard that President Kennedy had been shot?” I can still...
by James Melson | Nov 16, 2023 | 2023, Weekly Reflection
Our nation recently celebrated Veteran’s Day that honors those who served in various branches of the military. Especially during times of war, we recognize that military service requires the willingness to face harm and even death. A popular phrase used during armed...
by James Melson | Nov 9, 2023 | 2023, Weekly Reflection
This week marked one month since the Hamas terrorist attacks in which around 1400 Israelis were killed and over 200 others were taken hostage. In retaliation, Israeli air strikes have killed around 10,000 Palestinians and a ground offensive in Gaza is in progress. The...
by James Melson | Nov 3, 2023 | 2023, Weekly Reflection
Even as the horrific violence escalates in the Israel-Hamas war, voices around the world are calling for Ceasefire. As the violence and death continues to escalate in the Israel-Hamas war, the word “Ceasefire” is being raised by voices around the world. The cycle of...
