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Memorial Day Reflection: Letter from John Adams to Abigail Adams, 26 April 1777

by Amanda Read Sheik | May 31, 2021 | Culture, Luke Historians, Wit, World Views

“Posterity! You will never know, how much it cost the present Generation, to preserve your Freedom! I hope you will make a good Use of it. If you do not, I shall repent in Heaven, that I ever took half the Pains to preserve...
Too Easy to Forget: A Post for Memorial Day

Too Easy to Forget: A Post for Memorial Day

by Amanda Read Sheik | May 29, 2017 | Journal, Reminiscences

Below is from a tribute I wrote in December 2010 upon my uncle’s return from Afghanistan: As children in an American military family, my siblings and I were aware of the sacrifice that soldiers and their families make during active duty – especially during war....
Flashback Friday Interviews: Kellyanne Conway

Flashback Friday Interviews: Kellyanne Conway

by Amanda Read Sheik | Jan 20, 2017 | Flashback Friday Interviews, Journal, Politics, Reminiscences, World Views

My first installment in the Flashback Friday Interviews series features Kellyanne Conway, who was recently appointed Counselor to the President. It’s now been more than six years since I met and interviewed this skillful pollster (also a mother of four), who...
Why It Has to Be This Way: Election Eve Open Letter to American Christians

Why It Has to Be This Way: Election Eve Open Letter to American Christians

by Amanda Read Sheik | Nov 7, 2016 | Journal, Politics, World Views

My Dear American Christians, During the 2016 primary elections I wrote an article entitled, “Why I Won’t Speak Against Trump In God’s Name,” in which I argued that it is unwise to dismiss Donald Trump as against God’s will and approval for civil office, or declare...
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