Either Follow the COVID Data or Don’t: But Stop the Political Cherry-Picking

I find it ironic that the same people advocating to make decisions about COVID-19 based on the data are the same ones now unwilling to follow that same data. What happened? Did the data stop supporting what you want to believe and do? The data was the measuring stick by which we closed America, yet … Continue reading Either Follow the COVID Data or Don’t: But Stop the Political Cherry-Picking

Why Are People Still Dying From COVID-19? And Why Can’t We Go Back To Work? Perception, Perception, Perception

Perception can steal the show from even the most reasonable fact-based issue. Oftentimes what people think shades reality. How they feel supersedes proven facts. Is this the case with the current Coronavirus pandemic? Wait. Before you take this the wrong way - or worse, before you get emotionally charged - hear me out. According to … Continue reading Why Are People Still Dying From COVID-19? And Why Can’t We Go Back To Work? Perception, Perception, Perception

During Coronavirus, Fake Easter Gives Way to True Easter

Even though we are temporarily unable to meet together at church, we believers still find our way to each other through technology. Our fellowship will not be stopped. With a very real threat of death to so many and fear gripping the nation and the world, Easter brings the hope of Jesus and the mighty … Continue reading During Coronavirus, Fake Easter Gives Way to True Easter

HOPE In Times of Trouble Can Go A Long Way: COVID Doesn’t Win!

(Listen to this on Gems With Emm Podcast) In the midst of this surreal pandemic, unbelievable number of shutdowns, and increasing numbers of cases and deaths from COVID-19, I’m here to give you some good news. ... How dare they not report the amazing generosity of everyday Americans to help their fellow man; the private sector’s willing leap into action; ...

Let’s Have Some Responsible Reporting on COVID-19 Coronavirus: Less Hype, More Facts

In America, we have had some really bad flu seasons: deadly flu seasons. Although it’s more nuanced and scientific, for the average layperson, COVID-19 can be likened to a different strain of the flu; only, your flu shot won’t work on it. ... With over 50,000 flu deaths every year, have we had our schools closed down, towns cordoned off ... what’s really going on here? Is the media purposely trying to cause a panic over this latest coronavirus?