Jesus, remember me …
By Tom Maly [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0Lwbtni4Ag] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcAqBHJe6z8] Throughout scripture, Jesus often acted differently from the expectations of His day and was not shy about challenging those who acted hypocritically as they sought to practice their faith. As an example, talking to any woman, much less a Samaritan woman, as Jesus did at the well, was scandalous. He also touched and…
Read MoreThe impossible dream that really happened
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quS6lhyhz7M&feature=related] Pope John Paul II’s life was a miracle. A Slavic Pope? Impossible! The fall of communism? Impossible! This man was perhaps the most beloved human being of my lifetime. This video pays homage to the drama and beauty of his life. Someone posted this comment on YouTube below the video: “I…
Read MoreDo you believe prayers are answered?
By Tom Quiner I participated in an event called 40 Days for Life as recounted in my blog posts on October 7th and 8th. I stood with others in front of the Planned Parenthood facility where abortions are performed. We quietly prayed for the unborn in Des Moines and throughout America. I’m a small cog…
Read MoreThree ways to reduce federal spending
By Tom Quiner Why the huge deficits? Liberals blame the Bush tax cuts. That notion can be quickly discounted. The Federal Government has pretty consistently collected taxes in the amount of 20% of gross domestic product for the past fifty years. It’s the spending that has changed. The reason for our huge deficits is the…
Read MoreThe perils of politically-correct capitalism
By Tom Quiner A couple of weeks ago, Washington Redskin Quarterback, Donovan McNabb, was benched with two minutes left in the game. If you’re not a football fan, stick with me. There’s a connection to this event and a larger American issue. There were rumblings that Redskin coach, Mike Shanahan, was racist for benching the…
Read MoreWhy God allows war
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B81kW814qA] On this Veteran’s Day, I pay tribute to all the men and women who have served this nation in the armed forces. Thousands and thousands have given their lives in the name of freedom. We thank-you for your service to America. A letter writer in the Des Moines Register gave voice…
Read MoreWho is the greatest American composer?
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft1qAOW4znM] Three of my favorite American composers are George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, and Duke Ellington. Today on the classical radio, I listened to Aaron Copland’s great Rodeo Ballet. The Hoe Down movement is so utterly American, so exquisitely compelling, so deliciously seductive that I felt compelled to share it with Quiner’s Diners…
Read MoreNovember 9th, 1989
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKJgA2tS3LE&feature=related] Three giants of the 20th century collaborated on a miracle, the fall of communism. Pope John Paul II, Ronald Reagan. Margaret Thatcher. They each shared a unique character quality: conviction. They didn’t follow the crowd, they led the world based on the courage of their conviction. The Berlin Wall came down…
Read MoreWhy Republicans need to stand tall for the unborn now
By Tom Quiner FACT #1: Last week’s election swung on economic issues. FACT #2: Last week’s election also swung on concerns over runaway big government. Wouldn’t you say those were two of the biggies? So here is my question: were social issues such as abortion and traditional marriage issues? Of course they were, but not…
Read MoreThe root cause of poverty
By Tom Quiner I heard it said once that avoiding poverty is really pretty easy. You have to do three things: 1. Graduate from high school. 2. Defer child-rearing until your twenties. 3. Get a job. Any job, even if it’s flipping hamburgers. It will lead to a better job, and then an even better…
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