Michael Stevens

looking for questions to answers that bother me so

Michael Stevens

About the Author – Michael Stevens Retired attorney. Military veteran. Bible trundler. Michael Stevens writes with the precision of a jurist and the conviction of a watchman. His work draws from decades of service, study, and Scripture — weaving together law, history, theology, and culture in a clear, Hemingway-style voice. Whether exploring the Gospel through the lens of classical philosophy, warning of soft totalitarianism, or unpacking the latest headlines with biblical discernment, he writes for readers who value truth over trends and legacy over likes. His devotionals and essays, often crafted for his son, aim to encourage, equip, and awaken. This is more than commentary. It’s a call to clarity in a noisy world.
Book Reviews General Government History International Liberty and Freedom Opinion-Editorial Politics Tech

THE GREAT GASLIGHT: HOW AMERICA IS PROGRAMMED TO BELIEVE THEIR “LYING EYES AND EARS” — PART I (1100 words)

March 6, 2025 Michael Stevens

PART I OF III – The Great American Gaslight A. The Playbook – How Gaslighting Works Warnings, Warnings, Warnings: the Global Psyops That Have Controlled You for Years B. The Modern Machinery – Shaping Perception Hillary Clinton’s Blackberry – She Watched. She Knew. She Lied. The Whistleblowers Who Shattered Illusions…

Read More

Bible Trundles General Philosophy Tech

BAD WATER AND LIVING WATER: We live in a world of dangerous waters in more ways than one (1000 words)

March 4, 2025 Michael Stevens

In Scripture, water is either a barrier to overcome, a judgment to endure, or a gift to receive. The Old Testament records bitter and undrinkable waters—reminders of sin and hardship. Yet, in the New Testament, Jesus offers Living Water—pure, abundant, and everlasting. Consider the contrast: Exodus 15:23 (CSB) “They came…

Read More

China Europe International Tech

America is Risking Blood & Treasure in Ukraine When China is the Existential Threat to US

March 3, 2025 Michael Stevens

China steals. Always has. Always will. Chinese buyers are bypassing U.S. export restrictions to obtain Nvidia’s latest AI chips, underscoring the challenge for the Trump administration in restricting advanced American technology. Traders route Blackwell-equipped computing systems through third parties in nearby regions, with some promising delivery in six weeks. These…

Read More

Retirement

The Future You Want Starts Today A wake-up call for the young—or a reminder that every journey begins with a single step.

February 27, 2025 Michael Stevens

Based on BlackRock’s latest findings, a recent Business Weekly report delivers a stark reality check: retirement security is slipping away for many. Over the past 50 years, the landscape has shifted—fewer pensions, greater reliance on 401(k)s and IRAs, and perhaps a decline in the work ethic and core virtues that…

Read More

Fraud Waste & Abuse

Following the Audit Trail: Who Approved USAID’s Questionable Expenditures? And more questions, too.

February 24, 2025 Michael Stevens

We’ve all heard by now how the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) uncovered questionable expenditures by USAID—spending that appears inconsistent with the agency’s stated mission of international development. The dollar amounts and nature of the expenditures have been laid out. The accountability trail remains—the names, signatures, and justifications behind each…

Read More