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2025-09-12T08:25:44-06:00

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Small Town Wisdom – Volume 2

Last updated on: September 12, 2025 at 8:25 am By Karl J. Forehand

Small Town Wisdom Volume 2 Last week, as I noticed the corn changing colors and realized fall was here, I was immediately inspired and reflected on about eight things I had either learned or needed to unlearn, all of which were loosely related to life in small-town America. (From the last episode) Our town has roughly 1,500 residents. We produce enough wind energy to power our mostly agricultural community, with some industry scattered throughout. It takes about 30 to 45... Read more

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2025-09-11T06:20:50-06:00

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Campfires in the Desert

Last updated on: September 11, 2025 at 6:20 am By Karl J. Forehand

Please help us! Since we released the book about 4 months ago, it has sold limited copies. I think it’s as good or better than our best seller, Out Into the Desert, but I haven’t found the right words to get people to take a chance on it. I beg you to give it a try and if you read it, please submit a review. The book is about healing and getting better. Please give it a shot!! Karl... Read more

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2025-07-12T10:14:03-06:00

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Are Patriarchal Systems Effective?

Last updated on: July 12, 2025 at 10:14 am By Karl J. Forehand

Excerpt from the book Campfires in the Desert: A Deconstruction Travel Guide Copyright © 2025 by Karl Forehand Are Patriarchal Systems Effective? “Patriarchy encourages men to accept male privilege and perpetuate women’s oppression”. – Allan G. Johnson Sometimes, we question the effectiveness of systems based on their immediate results and who is asking. For instance, corporal punishment produces quick outcomes because a stronger adult can easily dominate children. It forces them into submission and somewhat alleviates the immediate situation.... Read more

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2025-07-12T09:36:14-06:00

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Did My Tradition Get It Right?

Last updated on: July 12, 2025 at 9:36 am By Karl J. Forehand

Excerpt from the book Campfires in the Desert: A Deconstruction Travel Guide Copyright © 2025 by Karl Forehand Did My Tradition Get It Right? “The master key of knowledge is, indeed, a persistent and frequent questioning” – Peter Abelard From what I remember, my family regularly attended Southern Baptist (SBC) and Independent Fundamentalist Baptist (IFB) churches. IFB churches gained more attention recently when reality TV stars Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar showcased their cult-like beliefs and their leader, Bill Gothard,... Read more

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2025-09-12T07:49:04-06:00

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Small Town Wisdom – Volume 1

Last updated on: September 12, 2025 at 7:49 am By Karl J. Forehand

Small Town Wisdom Volume 1 There’s a noticeable change in the air as the beautiful, dark forest-green corn stalks begin to turn sandpaper-brown. The auto repair shop where I had my inspection was busy with activity because the farmers are preparing their vehicles for harvest. The weather is cooling off, even though it usually warms back up around this time for a few days. Fall is my favorite time of year, and this year it got me thinking about small-town... Read more

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2025-08-26T10:39:13-06:00

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Assume the Position – Print the Legend

Last updated on: August 26, 2025 at 10:39 am By Karl J. Forehand

Assume the Position – Print the Legend A Review and an Opinion Lately, I’ve been staying up late and searching for good comedy shows, but they are surprisingly hard to find across all my streaming services. Sometimes a show ends, and the next begins automatically. Often, the next show is a letdown, but a few nights ago, I discovered a true gem in HBO’s streaming library. It is called Assume the Position, and no, it is not an adult movie... Read more

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2025-08-23T13:36:04-06:00

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Is My Church a Cult? Part 2 of 2

Last updated on: August 23, 2025 at 1:36 pm By Karl J. Forehand

Is My Church a Cult? Part 2 Is your church, political party, or other organization a cult? This manuscript aims to provide clear definitions so that someone can take an honest inventory of their organization. This kind of self-reflection and honest assessment is essential in all parts of our lives to ensure we’re not faking ourselves out, as we used to say down South. According to the Cult Education Institute, there are specific warning signs to look out for when... Read more

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2025-06-28T07:24:34-06:00

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Why Go to Church?

Last updated on: June 28, 2025 at 7:24 am By Karl J. Forehand

Excerpt from the book Campfires in the Desert: A Deconstruction Travel Guide Copyright © 2025 by Karl Forehand Why Go to Church? “There are no foolish questions, and no man becomes a fool until he has stopped asking questions.” – Charles Proteus Steinmetz It’s been a while since I attended a church without a leadership role. I found it challenging to sit in the audience, so I got involved, even if I wasn’t always prepared. When we discuss the... Read more

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2025-08-22T09:33:06-06:00

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Is My Church a Cult? Part 1 of 2

Last updated on: August 22, 2025 at 9:33 am By Karl J. Forehand

Is My Church a Cult? Potentially unsafe groups or leaders come off very nice at first; they go for vulnerable people who are looking for answers, lonely, what you’d call ‘normal people.’ They’re very good at what they do and can get people to believe anything. You might think you’d never get taken in, but don’t bet on it. “ – Margaret Singer, Ph.D[1] Is your church, political group, or other organization considered a cult? When I supported and attended... Read more

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2025-08-19T12:33:55-06:00

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The Real Neuroscience of Religion – Doing Drugs in Church

Last updated on: August 19, 2025 at 12:33 pm By Karl J. Forehand

The Real Neuroscience of Religion – Doing Drugs in Church After serving as a pastor for 20 years and reflecting on those services, it seems that there is a process we might not fully understand, but one that gains momentum, produces results, and keeps drawing people back. From attending and leading churches for several decades, I have observed that most services are designed to influence our emotions subtly. The movement of the music is carefully timed and choreographed to achieve... Read more

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