Kid’s Bible Stories Chapter 2: A Beautiful Home Called Eden
In the vastness of space, where stars twinkle like tiny lanterns and the moon dances in the night sky, there exists a beautiful, shimmering planet called Earth. But this was not just any planet; it was a special creation, a blue marble filled with life and beauty, floating gently in…
Kid’s Bible Stories Chapter 1: The Beginning of Everything
Seeing everything new through the eyes of a child is marvelous and beautiful. For that reason, I thought some Bible Stories would be a chance to see the wonder in their eyes and renew that newness for us. Here are some Bible Stories written for a child, taking us through…
Iron Sharpening Iron as We Trundle the Path of Friendship and Betrayal with Beginnings at Proverbs 27:17
Today, I wondered how much our leaders, family, and friends have betrayed and disappointed us. That led me to the friendship verse we all know from Proverbs. Friendship and betrayal seem to be two sides of the same coin. My curiosity has led me to revisit these topics over the…
Health Research in the News: MS and Parkinsons, New Drug (Cresomycin) for Antibiotic-Resistant Strain, Cancer Vaccine?, Getting Past the Gut into the Bloodstream, New Covid Isolation Guidelines
Gold Nanocrystals Show Promise in MS and PD Treatment Phase two clinical trials at UT Southwestern Medical Center have shown that gold nanocrystals could potentially reverse and improve neurological issues in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s Disease (PD). This innovative treatment, highlighted in the Journal of Nanobiotechnology, showcases…
The “Morality of Knowledge” and Responsibility for the Tragic and Needless Death of a Child
The death of any child is tragic, but the recent tragic death of 10-year-old Alex “AJ” Wise Jr. serves as a stark reminder of the ethics surrounding the morality of knowledge. When faced with the realities of harm, an inherent responsibility to act arises. This sentiment is echoed in the…
Document 13b: 15 Big Cases Expounding the Constitution
Here are 15 significant cases interpreting the Constitution by the US Supreme Court with their case citations and key holdings: Marbury v. Madison (1803) Established the principle of judicial review, allowing the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional. McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) Confirmed the supremacy of federal over state law
Document 13a: 27 Amendments to the Constitution
Article V: Amendment Process (1787) The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be…
Document 13: The United States Constitution – Signed, sealed, and ratified; I’m Now YOURS!
The United States Constitution, the supreme law of the United States, is a foundational document of governance and civil rights. Structured into seven articles, it outlines the federal government’s framework and its relationship with the states and the citizenry. Preamble The Preamble sets the stage, declaring the Constitution’s purposes: to…
Document 12: George Mason and the Anti-Federalists’ Struggle for A Bill of Rights
The Anti-Federalist Papers, a collection of writings from 1787 to 1789, emerged as a critical voice during the ratification debates of the U.S. Constitution. Contrasting the Federalist Papers, these works articulated deep-seated concerns about the proposed Constitution’s potential to centralize power excessively and erode individual and state rights. Notable for…
Document 11: The Federalist Papers: A Timeless Guide to the U.S. Constitution
The Federalist Papers, a cornerstone of American political philosophy, are a collection of 85 articles and essays written under the pseudonym “Publius.” Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay were the trio behind these influential writings. These papers were crafted to advocate the ratification of the United States Constitution. The…