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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

On the eve of the Presidential Election in 1964, Ronald Reagan addressed the nation and shared what he thought made America great. “The greatness of America doesn’t begin in Washington; it begins with each of you — in the mighty spirit of free people under God, in the bedrock values you live by each day in your families, neighborhoods, and workplaces.” Ronald Reagan, 1964 These words weren’t just...

Artificial Intelligence is changing the job market faster than ever. Some careers are disappearing, while others—rooted in human connection and hands-on skill—are becoming more valuable. As we enter this AI empowered age, seeking God’s wisdom is the most important career advice I can give you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

In a world flooded with half-truths and political spin, are we settling for what just sounds right instead of what is right? This short reflection asks a pointed question: how many times do you need to be lied to before you stop trusting the source? Featuring a sobering quote from George Whitefield and a look back at 2020’s “mostly peaceful protests,” this piece is a challenge to seek truth—not a...

Let’s admit it: we all follow rules. It might be an organization we work for. I remember when I was in the Army, they told me when I would get up, when I would take a shower, how I would make my bed, when I would eat, when I would go to bed, when I would get a haircut and how that haircut would look, just to name a few of the rules. They had rules for just about everything, and those rules better...

Since the politicians in the government today are working so very hard figuring out how to spend the money they take from us, I thought you might enjoy a little trip back in time. Let’s go back about sixty years and see what another politician said about how the government deals with money. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus ep...

Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States, wrote a letter in 1917 that should resonate with us today. “The foundations of our society and our government rest so much on the teachings of the Bible that it would be difficult to support them if faith in these teachings would cease to be practically universal in our country.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this w...

"Our world faces storms of wars, moral collapse, and looming threats—do we need a lifeboat to rescue us? Inspired by Dwight L. Moody's call to share Jesus with people." 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

Click the player above to watch the video or read the transcript below. Thank you, Mark. And thank you for dropping by to listen. Time for another history lesson. I have always been fascinated by how people developed things throughout history. Think about it. The very first people on earth had to eat. But there were no stores—no supermarkets, no Walmarts, no Costcos, no McDonalds or Burger Kings....

Justice is a big deal to God. In fact, God had a warning for people who thought just doing “religious” acts would give them a free ride to heaven. “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8 (ESV) To do justice. God requires it of people who want to please him. This is a public ep...

Our local mall isn’t what it used to be. Another store just closed, leaving yet another empty storefront in its wake. During a recent visit, I had an unexpected conversation with a store clerk facing an uncertain future—and it reminded me how important it is to offer encouragement. In this post, I reflect on the decline of brick-and-mortar retail, lingering Christmas displays in mid-March, and a c...

I had a birthday a couple of months ago and felt pretty good about being alive. And then I ran across a report that put a damper on my day. It was just a number. Only a number. 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

Thomas Sowell, an American economist, wrote book in 2000 called Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy . “It is hard to imagine a more stupid or more dangerous way of making decisions than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong.” Thomas Sowell Think about that for a minute. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with ot...

Winter in Montana is no joke—especially when you weren’t born here. In this lighthearted piece, I share my battle with snow shoveling, my close encounter with a driveway snowbank, and a few reflections on surviving the cold. Plus, a quick update on my latest writing project and some recommendations for Valentine’s Day gifts. Grab a cup of something warm and join me for a snowy adventure! ❄️ This i...

You probably know people who say all the “right things” but whose lives demonstrate something very different than what they say. We give those people — “them” — a number of names: phony, hypocrite, two-faced, pretender … to name just a few. Many of those names are less-than-kind. But whatever you call “them”, you have to admit it’s a pretty common human condition. People have been talking a game t...

As the dust settles from the recent elections, it’s worth reflecting on an observation often attributed to Milton Berle: “You can lead a man to Congress, but you can’t make him think.” Milton Berle While this quip might seem unfair to our elected officials, it’s hard not to recall moments that make you wonder—like the time a congressman expressed concern that an island might tip over if the milita...

In a speech at an Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast in 1984, President Ronald Reagan emphasized the importance of recognizing God sovereignty in our national life. Reagan stated that democracy and the nation itself would not survive if the people forgot that we are one nation under God. “… without God, democracy will not and cannot long endure. If we ever forget that we are one nation under God, then we...