Life is good, and I have important work laid out before me. I am thankful to have my faculties, along with an assortment of friends, family, and like-minded others. I am a blessed man, even as we spin through these tumultuous times.
I try to do good, even if I am no way saint-like. God and his grace has helped and guided me through a lot. My writings are something of a ministry. I read the news closely and follow strong Christian teachers. The things I interpret and write are to raise awareness and prepare for (or promote) informed action.
For that more perfect union
Americans are not going to be forced back fifty or a hundred years, at least not willing. Count me among those who view these times as an opportunity for the country to come back as a stronger-than-ever democracy. The lines are clearly drawn, and people are being shocked into awareness. Dark forces have made some form of fight inevitable. When you know you have to fight, advantage often comes by just getting it on. Time – the waiting – has been working against the people. Now it is a matter of fighting to win. The proper good fight. Let it be peaceful.
I might write about anything. However, today the focus is on authentic faith and vibrant democracy. We need faith not fear, as the church equivocates, the environment collapses, and fascism digs in with advanced technology. No AI here.
Working and communicating through Cyber Psalm
Following is a recent article published by my alma mater, Southern Illinois University. It reveals why I lean journalistic and progressive while advocating change.
“The SIU professors were inspiring, gave me hope and direction, and delivered great relevant content, all in a time of need.
Jim Sutton
“My experience with SIU was life changing, such was my academic hunger. My first exposure to college was fifty years while I was ago in the Illinois Department of Corrections, in a maximum-security setting. The SIU professors and advisors who came in (‘behind the walls’) were brave and committed. Read more.
Groups I work with via Cyber Psalm
Peace be with you
The founders and then Lincoln (at Gettysburg) communicated expansively about “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” However, I sometimes adapt the words, calling for life, liberty, and well-being for all. Certainly, we want to be happy. But these days, for the sake of the voiceless many, I would settle for well-being.
I live in metro Detroit but make good use of a class B camper van. The partner and I roam this beautiful nation. I go from the country side to the city, interacting with both the “city monsters” and those “killer hillbillies” (tongue-in-cheek). God love them all. America needs them all.