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ROBERT L. MARONIC: The US Is Already An Empire – Part II

New York Times columnist Ross Douthat observed in a highly accurate op-ed entitled “The American Empire in Retreat,” which was written on September 4, 2021. According to Douthat, the US has three types of empires. He stated...

FRED FIRST: There And Back Again

RECAP: I would be able to visit southwest Virginia again--home for almost 40 years, and...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: The US Is Already An Empire – Part I

I read a misinformed article in the New York Times on February 27, which was written by Edward Wong. The article’s title was “Trump’s Foreign Policy:...

BOB BROWN: Peace of Mind, Part II: The Covenant Advocate

Some troubles are loud and obvious; others wear a white coat, earn high grades, and...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: How To Win The War In Iran?

The US military cannot win the war in Iran for the Iranian people. The victory must come from...

SCOTT DREYER: “Just Because It’s Online…”

Since becoming a teacher in 1987, I've tried to maintain my credibility by being honest with my students and "telling it like it is."...

SCOTT DREYER: “Atomic Habits” Mastermind Starts Tomorrow

Can you figure out who the poem "Who Am I?" is talking about? I am your constant companion. I am your greatest helper or your heaviest...

DEVOTIONAL: Arise and Work

Of the gold, silver, bronze, and iron there is no limit. Arise and work, and may the LORD be with you.  -- I Chronicles...

DEVOTIONAL: Know What To Do

From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do (...)  - I Chronicles 12:32a (Berean Study Bible) Someone once quipped, "There...

Will Sen. Edwards Block Gas, Grocery, Tax Relief?

As reported in The Roanoke Star on March 28, the Virginia General Assembly dismissed last month yet failed in their responsibility to create a...

SCOTT DREYER: Headline Round-up

As reported in The Roanoke Star yesterday, it only took major news outlets like The New York Times, the Washington Post, CNN and many...