Big Sky Writer

Capitalism and socialism are economic systems built around one fundamental question: Who should control the resources and industries that shape everyday life? What I’ve noticed is that many people who argue passionately for one system or the other rarely seem to understand what those systems actually mean in practice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribe...

I was a classroom teacher for a couple of decades, and there was a question that I sometimes heard from my students: Why do we have to learn this? We’re never going to use this stuff! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com

Every once in a while, you read a book that reminds you how fragile life can be—and how faithful God is in the midst of challenging times. Where the Wind Leads by Vinh Chung is one of those books. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com

"Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." Voltaire This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com

Musicians are Storytellers For those of you who have listened to me for a while, you know that I think musicians are some of the best storytellers in a society. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com

“This is the day that the Lord has made;let us rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24 (ESV) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com

Post Script A couple of years after leaving the Army, I had an opportunity to hear two special speakers at a church event. They were both men who had served in Vietnam—but in a very different way than I had. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com

A very long time ago, a prophet by the name of Isaiah spoke of an extraordinary event that would happen. “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” — Isaiah 7:14 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com

My last day in the Army finally arrived. Everything I owned was stuffed into my duffel bag, and I was wearing my uniform for the last time as I headed to a special room where all the soldiers being discharged that day were gathered. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com

Milei is known for exposing the flawed logic behind easy political solutions—whether it's printing currency to solve economic crises or assuming that credentials automatically produce wisdom. His message reminds us that real change requires discipline, responsibility, and truth, not shortcuts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

Time for a little change from my normal Substack posts. Because today is a special day for me. Fifty-four years ago, I received a great gift from God — my beautiful wife, Sharon. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com

Back to Fort Sill I didn’t know what I would be doing when I returned to Fort Sill. When I arrived at the post, an officer told me I was going to work at the Combat Development Command . I had no idea what that even was. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com

Noah Webster (1758–1843) was an American lexicographer, educator, and one of the most influential shapers of early American culture. Best known for creating the first truly American dictionary, Webster believed that a strong republic required citizens grounded in moral truth. A committed Christian, he saw the Bible—especially the New Testament—as essential for forming virtue, character, and civic...

When I arrived back in the States, I found that my brother was handling all of Dad’s affairs. He took care of the bills Dad had left behind and the few belongings he had when he passed away. It was a blessing having a brother who could shoulder those responsibilities. But that also meant there wasn’t much for me to do during this emergency leave. This is a public episode. If you would like to disc...

Dr. Benjamin Rush (1746-1813) was an American physician, educator, political leader, and one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He is considered one of the Founding Fathers of the country. Several years after the end of the War for Independence, Rush described what he believed was important in educating young people if the United States of America was to continue as a republican fo...

Over one hundred years ago, an American President wrote a proclamation encouraging the people to set aside a day thanking God for His blessings. As we celebrate Thanksgiving today, how many Americans are taking time to thank God for all He has done for us? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.c...

Carl Linnaeus (1707–1778) changed the way we see the natural world. Known as the Father of Modern Taxonomy , he created the system of naming and classifying plants and animals that is still used in science today. The system developed by Linnaeus organized creation into categories that gave structure to the seemingly endless diversity of life. But for Linnaeus, science was more than classification...

When I returned to Da Nang, I headed straight to my hootch to see if it was still there, or if someone else had claimed it, and then I would have to find a new home. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com

During my emergency leave from Vietnam, I spent thirty days at home — visiting friends, my church, and most importantly, my dad. We talked like we never had before — about war, books, and faith. I didn’t know it would be our last conversation. This is the story of those days … and the lesson God taught me about sharing His truth while there’s still time. This is a public episode. If you would like...

It’s funny how quickly we grow dependent on technology — on devices that make life easier, smoother, faster. But sometimes, that convenience dulls our sense of wonder and gratitude. Maybe slowing down isn’t such a bad thing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com

Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) was one of the greatest scientists of all time. His discoveries in vaccines, pasteurization, and germ theory have literally saved millions of lives. But he was more than just a microbiologist or chemist. He was a man who saw that true science points to God. Pasteur is often credited with saying: “The more I study nature, the more I stand amazed at the work of the Creator....

Criticism is something we all face. Sometimes it helps us grow, but often it can discourage us and make us doubt ourselves. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com

Funny quotes about fishing and the internet may get a chuckle, but they reveal something deeper: our tendency to avoid real needs by hiding behind screens. True faith calls us to feed both body and soul. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com

“O beautiful for spacious skies…” — the words are unforgettable, but do you know the story behind them? In 1893, Katharine Lee Bates stood atop Pike’s Peak and was so moved by the view that she began writing what would become America the Beautiful. It's a song that is both a celebration and a prayer: God shed His grace on thee. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...

Jesus warned, “Beware of false prophets…inwardly they are ravenous wolves” (Matthew 7:15). We need to discern these wolves in our own time and remain grounded in the truth of God’s Word. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com