Quick! Buy a Milk Cow!

With so much news about the pandemic, social justice, and the upcoming elections, no one’s paying much attention to macroeconomics. But while you weren’t looking (or maybe you 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦), the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet has ballooned to more than $7.2 trillion, up from $4 trillion…

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Where Go the Poor in the Midst of Pandemic?

Yesterday, as millions of Americans joined in the National Day of Prayer, I couldn’t help but think of our friends in Brazil, Uganda and other countries who are especially vulnerable to COVID-19.      Our friends in the Amazon tell us that the virus has turned…

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Easter & The Big Bad Virus

How am I to reconcile the beautiful promise of Easter with the ugly reality of COVID-19?

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Look for the Silver Lining

Bad as it is, I’m convinced the coronavirus can produce some good and lasting changes among us, if only we’re willing to learn.      On a recent trip to Wannamaker Park we saw lots of people out and about, picnicking, riding bikes and playing with…

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