Welcome. My name is Ray W. Rowney, Jr., author of License to Steal. I’m so happy to have you as a visitor to my blog about my book.
I’m using this blog to expand on some of its topics using current day issues, in the hope that together we can stop the declining values in America.
I believe the DOW “Averages”, published almost daily in the Greeneville Sun, are a reasonable indicator of the business and economic outlook held by participating investors. While some of these milestones took as long as 15 years to achieve, others were attained in as little as 2 months (such as the recent 20,000 on 1/25/17). As the news media continues to portray jobs and the economy as the key issue on most of our minds, one would expect a…..
While many may cast Donald Trump’s willingness and ability to daily subject himself to constant attacks by the news media, for speaking out against politically correct “establishment” practices, this vital courage has long been missing in American leadership. For too long “compromise, getting along, don’t rock the boat” have resulted in a constant weakening of God’s influence and the importance of adhering to His truths. While many view “Freedom of Religion” as freedom from religion, its original intent was…..
As President Obama prepares to step down, I am reminded of an old German saying: “Too soon old and too late smart.” His great speaking and motivating skills earned him two terms in the most influential job in the world. He had an 8 year opportunity to be a role model of positive hope and change in our nation and the world. Sadly, his personal agenda has left America more divided and polarized, and with less influence in the…..
Sadly, the past 12 months of campaigning, the election, and the aftermath clearly show that too often loyalty to party rather than promoting the good of our country is the prime motivation. Once again, the influence of money exceeds the value of truth in too many instances. Just as our Founders sacrificed time and skills to create our unique nation, so this duty to country must again become the chief motivation in seeking a public office. Subsistence pay with…..
All would agree that President Obama’s ability to make speeches and arouse people is his greatest strength. Sadly, and unfortunately for America, his single accomplishment – Obamacare,, pushed through hurriedly with no coordination/negotiation/support of the opposition (as required by the US Constitution), was based on promises not kept and cost increases not addressed. Thus, it is destined for repeal or major revision as soon as he leaves office. The grave lesson for Both President Obama and America is that…..
The decision by the Obama Administration to refrain from vetoing the UN anti-Israel resolution confirms this President’s legacy of weakening the US influence for good in the world. Abandoning our greatest ally in the Middle East, the source of the Bible-based principles upon which the US was founded, and the Christian values set forth in the Ten Commandments as the basis of our US legal system displays a disgraceful lack of courage and commitment to Christian principles. How can…..
With all due respect, I believe the constant stress by politicians and the news media for more jobs misses the real problem facing America – qualified and motivated job seekers. While I strongly endorse President-elect Trump’s objective of stressing a return to capitalism and free enterprise as a primary source of America’s prior greatness, the other base source for past performance was promoting and instilling in all Americans the need for God’s values and principles. Our national motto, “In…..
As the Christmas season progresses, human thoughts and attention eagerly turn to decorations, Christmas trees, gifts, celebrations, family gatherings, old friends, etc. All very thrilling, but also very tiring and devoid of the true purpose – Christ with us! Originally, all attention was focused on God’s greatest gift to us humans – the birth of our Savior, come to share the way to eternal life with all who believe and follow! We are to believe like small children who…..
While obsessed with leaving a lasting legacy, I am very concerned that he will achieve same, but that it will be a devastating negative in the growth of our Nation. Rather than inspire and encourage all to be the best that they can be, his blue print encourages dependency and entitlement with little regard for building character, self-respect, pride in accomplishment, sharing with and helping others. While offering something for nothing may get votes, it destroys the very foundation…..
I continue to be inspired by a radio appeal from an elderly lady promoting a local charity, “If we aren’t here to help and share with others, why are we here?” Lesson #3, therefore, deals with the purpose for our being. God didn’t create we humans to simply seek personal pleasure and serve ourselves. While that is built-in to our human nature, He chose to challenge us with the freedom of choice, that – unlike puppets – we each…..