Two events, at the same location, separated by a mere two weeks, and they could not have had more divergent responses. This is the take of many Americans who watched what happened at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 & 20. Many were troubled by the events of January 6, recognizing the chaos and destruction... Continue Reading →
The Trump Presidency in Retrospect — Quincy Wheeler’s Blog
To begin this post, I want to share a post I wrote on Facebook shortly after President Trump’s election in 2016. As many of you who know me well can testify, I have loved Presidential History and American history from the time I was first able to read, and I have read 30+ full-length biographies…The Trump... Continue Reading →
I Must be Fair. Say it Again.
I must be fair—for if I'm not fair to other people, I'm not worth being understood myself I see. George MacDonald "The Princess and the Goblin" I am currently reading The Princess and the Goblin to my children, and if you have never read this book please do, it is simply wonderful. We have just... Continue Reading →
Connecting Across the Aisle
The events at the Capitol last Wednesday have been startling for many and has produced confusion, and stress for a number of people I know. The most unsettling moment for me was when a friend emailed me about a family situation. This person told me how some family members have united their Christian faith and... Continue Reading →
Healing the Community
I was relaxing on the couch last Sunday afternoon when a friend sent me a link to a news story about a Texas pastor killed in a church shooting. It was tragic to hear about Rev. Mark Allen McWilliams, but I admittedly found my ability to show compassion hampered. The article revealed that he had... Continue Reading →
