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...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Aug 16, 2017 | Grad School, Journal
Perhaps one reason why it is easy to fall out of the habit of personal journaling is that we ascribe more emotional energy to it than it requires. If we assume every entry needs to be an eloquent and thorough reflection on the day’s events, we will likely...
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....
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...
by Amanda Read Sheik | May 29, 2015 | Appearances, Culture, Interviews, Journal
The following was interview was originally part of a Smart Girl Politics series in early 2013 and didn’t end up getting published. But some of the topics covered are still relevant today! Bethany Bowra will now be writing a daily column for Smart Girl Politics....
