Mark Twain popularized the quote that “[Richard] Wagner’s music is better than it sounds.” I’ve always liked Wagner’s music – its rich harmonies, powerful crescendos, and leitmotifs. But I’m[...]

Maybe the title above is an exaggeration, for I also learned a lot teaching and practicing law – although my law student experience consisted mostly of left-wing theories I’ve[...]

“It’s a holiday! A day off work! Time for fun in the sun, games, hotdogs, hamburgers, soda pop!” “And nothing more…?” (iStockPhoto) “Oh, it’s the Fourth! Time for firecrackers,[...]

It’s a terrible sight. Watching the news, I saw buildings I visited bombed into rubble, streets I walked on turned into combat zones, the beautiful city of Kiev threatened[...]

John was raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  He received his undergraduate degree from Wheaton College and his law degree from John Marshall Law School, both in Illinois.  John[...]

My journey to the 2 Kingdoms Steering Committee began just over one year ago. Up until that time, raising our two boys in a small, rural South Dakota town[...]

My name is Ray Ballmann. A clinical counseling degree, life experience, and 42 years of pastoral ministry have given me insight into the challenges families face in the twenty-first[...]

2 Kingdoms Patrons, Greetings.  As Pointman of 2 Kingdoms Ministry, I’m pleased to announce a couple of things.  One – the launch of our website (August of 2023); and[...]