Children help men to become manly. This is my column in this past Sunday’s Greenville News. http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20130616/OPINION/306160014/Ed-Leap-Children-help-men-manly?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Opinion|s I was talking with my wife Jan a few days ago about growing up. More specifically, when does a man become…a man? … Continue reading
If you believe in free speech, and believe the government is it’s best guarantor, read my column and the link inserted, and weep for the future. http://girlsjustwannahaveguns.com/2013/06/free-speech-is-only-free-when-the-government-says-it-is/ Edwin
Congratulations Samuel Leap, and the entire class of 2013! We love you son! You’re the best. http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20130526/OPINION/305260006/Ed-Leap-Cords-love-will-hold I am writing this from the beach. Many of the best times Jan and I have had with the children have been in … Continue reading
This is my column in today’s Greenville News. Acts of Altruism and Goodness Transcend our Divisions. http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20130505/OPINION/305050013/Ed-Leap-Acts-altruism-goodness-transcend-our-divisions?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Opinion|s We all love a good story because its lessons endure; it penetrates into our hearts and minds. For example, you can sit … Continue reading
This is my column in today’s Greenville News. Hateful words do damage. http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20130421/OPINION/304210012/Ed-Leap-Hateful-words-do-damage?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Opinion|p Recently, two deaths shed remarkable insight into the human capacity for cruelty and hatred. Early this month Matthew Warren, the 27-year-old son of noted American pastor and … Continue reading
This is my Easter column in the Greenville News. May you have a deeper understanding of the message of the resurrection of Jesus. http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20130331/OPINION/303310014/Ed-Leap-morning-brings-unbelievably-good-news?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Opinion|s Easter Sunday is the day we too easily make Jesus the God of good people, the … Continue reading
This morning brings unbelievably good news! My column in today’s Greenville News. http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20130331/OPINION/303310014/Ed-Leap-morning-brings-unbelievably-good-news?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Opinion|p Easter Sunday is the day we too easily make Jesus the God of good people, the God of nice boys and girls and proper men and women, … Continue reading
This is my column in today’s Greenville News. Read to your kids! http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20130303/OPINION/303030006/Reading-your-children-will-change-their-lives?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Opinion|s I love bedtime. As a husband and father, it’s just a time of absolute wonder. Life winds down in the evenings. The sun sets, the children slow … Continue reading
I just finished reading Neil Gaiman’s fascinating novel, Gods of America. Here’s a link to it on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/American-Gods-Authors-Preferred-Text/dp/0062080237/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362266866&sr=8-1&keywords=American+Gods I first learned about his work by watching the movie Stardust, then reading the novel. One of the themes of Gods of America is … Continue reading
I had my second cataract surgery today. I tolerated it for about two years, but it just became too difficult to see. I was, essentially, using my good eye for everything. I became pretty adept at mono-vision, thank you very … Continue reading