Salutations, Chevaliers ! Merci de prendre quelques minutes pour me permettre d’entrer dans votre boîte de réception et partager quelques réflexions sur notre merveilleux Ordre. Juste un rappel pour tous : ces messages sont conçus pour être des fragments facilement digestibles, d’environ 4 minutes de temps de lecture, et de par leur nature, ne sont…
Por qué soy apasionado por la Masonería
¡Saludos, Caballeros! Gracias por tomarte unos minutos para permitirme ingresar a tu bandeja de entrada y compartir algunos pensamientos sobre nuestra maravillosa Orden. Solo un recordatorio para todos: estos mensajes están diseñados para ser fragmentos fáciles de digerir, con aproximadamente 4 minutos de tiempo de lectura, y por naturaleza, no son epístolas exhaustivas con comentarios…
De ce sunt pasionat de Francmasonerie
Salut, Cavaleri! Mulțumesc că îți iei câteva minute pentru a-mi permite să pătrund în căsuța ta de poștă și să împărtășesc câteva gânduri despre minunata noastră Ordine. Doar o amintire pentru toți – aceste mesaje sunt concepute să fie fragmente ușor de digerat, cu aproximativ 4 minute timp de lectură, și prin natura lor, nu…
Why I am passionate about Freemasonry
I became a Freemason because of family tradition. That’s a true statement. I have remained a Freemason because I have come to love the teaching, lessons, and values I have learned over the 40 years I have been a Freemason. We have challenges/weaknesses/opportunities in a lot of areas–recruitment, ritual, and programming to name three. Today,…
Former KTEF starter grant recipient, Dr. Megan Collins- 31 October 2023
Happy Hallowe’en! Or, Happy Reformation Day! In any case, another month is coming to a close and we draw even closer to gathering in Salt Lake City for the 69th Triennial Conclave. I hope many of you will plan to attend and participate in the work we are called to accomplish for the good of…
Our Charities and how we support them – 24 October 2023
Why are we Templars: Our Charities During my 40-year Masonic journey, 38 of which have been dedicated to the Templar Order, I have witnessed a reluctance among our leadership to make crucial decisions and implement necessary changes. This hesitation has led to a loss of purpose within our Order and a neglect of our duty…
Why Leadership Must be Engaged – 17 October 2023
Engaged Leadership Should Be Expected I have great admiration for Jeff Bolstad. He is a man of strong faith and character. However, it’s essential to acknowledge our differences, both as members of the clergy and fellow Knights. I didn’t originally embark on my campaign for the office of Deputy Grand Master for the Grand Encampment…
Being a Mason Means Never Being Among Strangers – 10 October 2023
Freemasonry connects us together One of the joys of my Masonic membership is knowing that I can find a safe place with good men wherever I travel. As a young Mason and Air Force officer, I knew I would be moving every 3-4 years, and every move would mean establishing new roots and connections in…
My Masonic Journey Part 2- 3 October 2023
Standing in the Northeast Corner I’ve been told that every Amish quilt has at least one intentional error in it because “only God is perfect.” That must have been in the back of my mind last week when I wrote that Springfield/Cedarville were in southeast Ohio. I know better. I should have written southwest Ohio. At least…
My Masonic Journey – Part 1 – 26 September 2023
Freemasonry Family Style It was a great weekend in Arlington/Crystal City, Virginia, at the Mid-Atlantic Department Conference. We had one of the largest attendances that I’ve seen in the almost 15 years I have been attending these events. Even with the challenging weather (not quite as rough as expected), we had a great time. This…