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Enough! Jan. 6, now Jan. 7 – Honor public servants who truly protect and serve

Enough! Jan. 6, now Jan. 7 – Honor public servants who truly protect and serve

by Forrest Peterson | Jan 8, 2026 | Words on Paper

Does anyone remember Cassidy Hutchinson, the government employee who told the truth about things happening or not happening at the White House on Jan. 6, 2021? The title of Cassidy Hutchinson’s book, Enough, is even more resounding today than when it was published in...
Being mindful of what lies beyond – As mainline church attendance declines, interest in God and spirituality rises

Being mindful of what lies beyond – As mainline church attendance declines, interest in God and spirituality rises

by Forrest Peterson | Jan 1, 2026 | Words on Paper

Morgan Freeman interviews Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche, a Tibetan Buddhist teacher who appears in “The Story of God” series, discussing Buddhist views on the divine. (National Geographic photo in Variety). It’s Sunday morning. I’m looking out the window at snowflakes...
The ICE Man Cometh – But not in a Chinook helicopter, at least not yet

The ICE Man Cometh – But not in a Chinook helicopter, at least not yet

by Forrest Peterson | Dec 25, 2025 | Words on Paper

In the wake of political rhetoric, nearly 150 people descended on a Somali restaurant to have lunch and write notes of support. It was a bit of a relief to learn the explanation for the Chinook helicopter I saw hovering near the local airport about two weeks ago. The...
Facing off on social media – Content analysis shows contrast between hate and hope, facts and fear

Facing off on social media – Content analysis shows contrast between hate and hope, facts and fear

by Forrest Peterson | Dec 18, 2025 | Words on Paper

A Facebook post announced this candlelight vigil in front of a county jail, where a minister spoke to the group in support of people being detained by ICE. When we survive the current assault on our representative democracy in America (and we will), it will take...
It’s good to see you – ‘Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle’

It’s good to see you – ‘Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle’

by Forrest Peterson | Dec 11, 2025 | Words on Paper

Conversation at annual picnic of a small community service group heard expressions of ‘good to see you’ and ‘how are you doing’, which, in at least one case led to sharing a deeper personal story. In recent years, upon meeting acquaintances I hadn’t seen for a while,...
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