by Leandro Tapay | Jul 21, 2025 | Christian Values, Uncategorized
It was 1945. World War II had just ended. The Americans had liberated the Philippines. Led by Gen. Douglas MacArthur, the American liberation forces had kicked out the Japanese invaders from the country. Three years earlier, at the height of the conflict, Gen....
by Leandro Tapay | Jul 14, 2025 | Christian Values, Uncategorized
It happened on a Friday before the opening of a new school year. I could not believe what was happening. One minute, I was the chairman of the London (Ohio) High School guidance department; the next minute, in the middle of a department meeting, I was replaced. “You...
by Leandro Tapay | Jul 7, 2025 | Christian Values, Uncategorized
When Michelangelo’s painting of the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling was completed, it was considered a masterpiece. The distinction continues to endure. It is why many people consider him the greatest artist of all time. “When the chapel was uncovered for viewing, people all...
by Leandro Tapay | Jun 30, 2025 | Christian Values, Uncategorized
A good friend who is gay told me, “My passport has been updated. My school transcripts, my cosmetology license and other documents are packed in case we have to leave in a hurry. We do not want to leave, but if things go sour, we will migrate to New Zealand.” This was...
by Leandro Tapay | Jun 16, 2025 | Christian Values, Uncategorized
If you have not been spanked as a kid, or if you grew up in a family where you felt safe, well-fed, tucked into bed every night and your siblings were your best friends – count your blessings. Many people did not grow up in a family like this. If you had a difficult...
by Leandro Tapay | Jun 2, 2025 | Christian Values
Whether at work or elsewhere, have you ever done something wrong and been blamed for your actions? If you are like most people, you probably did not admit your mistake while blaming someone or something else for it. Shifting blame comes naturally for us because we...
