A “sneak peek” of the gripping new Afghan War documentary “Restrepo” leads to a key question – what compels Soldiers to go to battle, again and again? As a Soldier myself, I have some ideas…
Jun
30
2010
30
2010
May
31
2010
31
2010
5000 Reasons to Remember Memorial Day
What does it really mean to “celebrate” Memorial Day? There’s way more to this holiday than hotdogs and hamburgers. In fact, I can think of at least 5000 reasons why we should never forget.
Apr
24
2010
24
2010
Bono on Governance – Rock the World
What lesson is rockstar Bono learning as his organization “ONE” seeks solutions to the problem of extreme poverty in Africa? And could this same lesson apply to Afghanistan?
Apr
10
2010
10
2010
Mar
16
2010
16
2010
Afghanistan – Can We “Win”?
Before we claim “mission accomplished” in Afghanistan, shouldn’t we revisit U.S. objectives, and be sure our strategies support those goals? It’s worth looking for wisdom from military leaders who’ve been on the ground – up close and personal with Afghan tribes.
Feb
10
2010
10
2010
9/11 – New Photos Remind Us What We’ve Lost
A picture is worth a 1000 words. New aerial photos of 9/11 leave us hollow and haunted. “The War on Terror” sometimes seems complex and conceptual. But this is raw and real. It deserves to stay fixed in our minds.
Jan
14
2010
14
2010
1984 Redux – Lessons for Terrorists
What’s ahead for Afghanistan – and other oppressed people of the world? History gives us some clues. So does a haunting message from classic literature…
Dec
23
2009
23
2009
Nobel Theology – The Afghan Imperative
Take a closer look at the theology and history supporting President Obama’s emerging “doctrine” of war and peace – and consider its implications for Afghanistan.
Dec
7
2009
7
2009
If Peace is the Answer, is War Ever a Question?
In an open letter to peace-loving believers, one Christian soldier considers President Obama’s decision to increase Afghanistan troops – and asks larger questions about the necessity of war.
Nov
24
2009
24
2009
