Be Creative and Pastoral in Financial Crunch

We all run current events through filters. Take the economy. When we heard of a recession on both coasts, we Texans barely raised an eyebrow. Our economy was robust and diverse. When the market crashed and the recession hit our state, we began paying attention. As a...

Market Problems Are Systemic and Chronic

Rather than allowing the market to “punish” those companies that have acted irresponsibly, could we be reinforcing bad behavior by propping up those companies financially? It is capitalism’s way of policing itself. When companies act poorly, people...

Georgia, Russia Clash … in Beach Volleyball

Wednesday morning I watched women’s beach volleyball at the Olympics. I had hoped to find the Americans playing. When watching MSNBC, you never know who you will get. I quickly became intrigued with the match. It was Russia versus Georgia. Not Georgia the Peach...

Open Letter to Brett Favre

It is no secret to those who know me, that I love sports. It is the ultimate reality show. Take the Brett Favre fiasco for example. He retired last spring and the team has moved ahead with their new quarterback. He has now changed his mind and wants to play again. He...

Open Letter to Brett Favre

It is no secret to those who know me, that I love sports. It is the ultimate reality show. Take the Brett Favre fiasco for example. He retired last spring and the team has moved ahead with their new quarterback. He has now changed his mind and wants to play again. He...