Larry Tomczak

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  • Drawing Encouragement From Baseball's Newest Hall of Famer

    Drawing Encouragement From Baseball's Newest Hall of Famer

    I don't know about you, but the constant barrage of negativity and gloomy reports in the news tends to beat me down. Polls show only a paltry 21% of American voters believe we're headed in the right direction.

  • This Week Let's Celebrate, Not Criticize America

    This Week Let's Celebrate, Not Criticize America

    The July 4th holiday is for most of us a joyous occasion celebrating the birthday of this great nation. A day off work to enjoy family, friends, barbecue, fireworks and festivities lifts our spirits and should remind us "I'm Proud to be an American" as the patriotic ballad proclaims.

  • 10 Reflections on Our Time With Donald Trump

    10 Reflections on Our Time With Donald Trump

    What started as an interesting idea to convene 300 Christian leaders in New York for a time with Donald Trump literally exploded in weeks! The interest was so overwhelming that special ID badges had to be made to accommodate over 1,000 who eventually came from all over America.

  • Don't Succumb to Socialism Subterfuge on Super Tuesday

    Don't Succumb to Socialism Subterfuge on Super Tuesday

    Preparing to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary, my wife and I went to see "Motown the Musical" here in Music City USA. It was fantastic!

  • What Hillary Misses When She Studies the Bible

    What Hillary Misses When She Studies the Bible

    The current Pew Research Faith Poll reveals a "massive 19 point increase among those saying Hillary Clinton is 'not too' or 'not at all' religious." Are her statements regarding her religion hollow and hypocritical?

  • Living Together Isn't Normal, Natural and Non-Consequential

    Living Together Isn't Normal, Natural and Non-Consequential

    USA Today published the results of a national survey among 18 to 31 year-olds regarding living together. A whopping 76% of young Americans said that cohabitation before marriage is fine.

  • What's Next On God's Calendar? (It's Not The Second Coming!)

    What's Next On God's Calendar? (It's Not The Second Coming!)

    Last week a man shot 13 times at a Philadelphia policeman in his car. The execution was foiled as the policeman miraculously survived, pursued him, and the man was apprehended.

  • 20 Point Quiz on Obama Presidency: Pass or Fail?

    20 Point Quiz on Obama Presidency: Pass or Fail?

    2,500 days ago expectations ran high as the Obama presidency began. Hailed as an epochal event, the nation's first black Commander-in-chief launched his "fundamental transformation of America."

  • TIME Magazine's 'Persons of the Year' Deserving or Disturbing?

    TIME Magazine's 'Persons of the Year' Deserving or Disturbing?

    Imagine at your year-end, office Christmas party the boss calls forward some for special recognition as "Person of the Year." There are also two runners-up.

  • Spotting and Stopping Shameless Holiday Financial Appeals

    Spotting and Stopping Shameless Holiday Financial Appeals

    During this holiday season, it's natural to think about giving. Multitudes of churches and ministries wisely seize the moment. "It's the most wonderful time of the year …" so it's an opportune time to encourage people to be generous with end-of-year giving.