When war stories find their place in history, is the truth good enough? Lessons learned from the Afghanistan movie “Restrepo” and the Declaration of Independence.
Jul
4
2011
4
2011
Jan
3
2011
3
2011
To Be or Not to Be? Why Suicide is Never the Answer
The New Year can bring a wave of depression – and suicide. But for those who feel overwhelmed by loss, despair or loneliness – there’s a better answer.
Dec
11
2010
11
2010
WikiLeaks – Biting the Free Hand that Feeds It
WikiLeaks. These online muckrackers are attracting as much attention as the diplomatic and military secrets they’ve exposed. But by winning their “tell-all” battle, are they losing the free-speech war?
Nov
30
2010
30
2010
Afghan Training – Lead With “Why” Not “How”
The “war on terror” is a very different kind of war. And yet, as one veteran OEF veteran soldier observes, “why” we fight is more important to consider than “how”…
Apr
6
2010
6
2010
To Train Military Leaders, Start with the Right Stuff
Afghanistan needs the fastest path to effective military leadership. So, doesn’t it make sense to recruit racehorses, rather than turtles?
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
17
2009
17
2009
Nobel Theology – Pursuing Peace in a Time of War
President Obama’s Nobel Prize speech reflected a deep sensitivity to theological principals of “good” and “evil.” What can this tell us about his vision of peace – and war? (PART 1 of 2)
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
17
2009
17
2009
Murder at Ft. Hood – As Evil as Evil Gets
I’ve faced terrorists in Afghanistan. But I believe that when Dr. Nidal Hasan killed 13 Soldiers at Ft. Hood he earned a different label – murderer.
Oct
30
2009
30
2009
Afghanistan – The Price of Progress
As a civilized society, if we stand by and allow terrorists to destroy the progress that’s so desperately needed in Afghanistan – are we willing to tell Afghans that they are not worthy of hope?
