Robert Lacy
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The Exodus That was Buried: The Forgotten Revolt of Charles Deslondes
The land remembers what we forget. Along the banks of the Mississippi River, just outside New Orleans, the sugarcane still grows tall. The plantations still wear their painted charm like a mask, dressing wounds they hope will stay hidden. Tourists pass through their halls snapping photos, hearing stories about silverware and architecture, never of blood-soaked soil or the cry of the enslaved who dared to dream of freedom.
By Robert Lacy7 months ago in History
The Room at the End of the Hall
The house had too many windows. Ezra had counted them once, forty-two, not including the small one in the attic. Light poured in from every side, but somehow, the place still felt shadowed. Maybe it wasn't the house that was dark. Perhaps it was the weight he brought in with him.
By Robert Lacy7 months ago in Pride
Sacred Stories Deserve Sacred Hands: Why I Rejected an AI-Generated Book Cove
I wanted the cover to reflect the reverence of the story. Timeless Witness: Birth of Hope is rooted in ancient prophecy and biblical truth, written to draw readers closer to the sacred events that changed the world. I wasn't just hiring someone to make a graphic—I was inviting them into something holy. When the designer told me she'd be crafting the cover by hand, I believed her. And for a moment, I was genuinely excited.
By Robert Lacy8 months ago in The Swamp
Come Home: The Quiet Invitation of 2025
We live in a world that doesn't just move quickly—it spins with constant urgency. Headlines change before we can digest them. Opinions turn into outrage with the tap of a screen. The rhythm of daily life, once anchored by shared meals, faith gatherings, and consistent community, now feels more like chaos. It's all too easy to get swept up in the current. We trade conversations for comments, quiet for content, and rest for reaction. No wonder so many of us feel tired, scattered, and spiritually off-center.
By Robert Lacy8 months ago in Motivation
The Scroll That Never Satisfies: Why Short-Form Content Leaves Us Spiritually Starving
I open the app, and within seconds, I'm swept into the current. A dog-tasting peanut butter for the first time. A podcast clip where someone's crying about heartbreak. A dad surprising his daughter at school. A pastor delivering a one-minute message on identity. A fitness influencer explaining "three reasons you're still bloated." A sped-up recipe for honey garlic chicken. A baby laughing so hard, I can't help but laugh too.
By Robert Lacy8 months ago in Psyche
The Hunger Beneath the Hype: What Anti-Obesity Drugs Can’t Fix
Ozempic. Wegovy. Mounjaro. These aren't just medications anymore—they've become cultural buzzwords. In 2025, anti-obesity drugs are everywhere. They're featured in commercials, mentioned in celebrity interviews, and trending across social media. People talk about them over dinner. Magazines label their breakthroughs. Entire industries—from healthcare to fashion—are adapting to what feels like a full-blown weight-loss revolution.
By Robert Lacy8 months ago in Longevity
Why My Decor Looked Happy—But My Soul Still Felt Empty
Everywhere you scroll these days, homes appear to be technicolor therapy sessions. Neon lamps. Checkered rugs. Strawberry pink walls. Squiggle mirrors. Plastic furniture that looks like it came out of a childhood dream—or a retro video game. They call it dopamine decor—a design trend built around mood-boosting colors, nostalgic patterns, and sensory delight. And in a culture that's been swimming in stress for the better part of a decade, it makes sense. People want something cheerful. Something that doesn't feel cold or corporate or heavy. Something that feels… happy.
By Robert Lacy8 months ago in Confessions
The Quiet Return to Faith
For decades, the dominant narrative in Western culture has been that religion is fading. From emptying pews to the rise of secularism in media, education, and politics, many believed faith was becoming obsolete. But in 2025, a quieter and far more surprising story is unfolding.
By Robert Lacy8 months ago in The Swamp
Project 2025 Isn’t the Threat—The Unconstitutional Status Quo Is
If bringing power back under the Constitution feels dangerous, maybe the real danger is what we've accepted as "normal." The outrage over Project 2025 says a lot—not about the project, but about how far we've let our government drift from the Constitution. Because if returning power to elected officials and dismantling unelected bureaucracies feels "authoritarian," maybe the system we've accepted isn't as democratic as we think.
By Robert Lacy8 months ago in The Swamp
Silence or Suffer: The True Face of Cancel Culture
We used to say America was the land of free speech. You could speak your mind, challenge authority, and disagree with the majority—without worrying about losing your job, your friends, or your future. But that world is disappearing fast.
By Robert Lacy8 months ago in The Swamp
Drowning in Data, Starving for Truth
We were promised a revolution. The internet, we were told, would democratize knowledge—bring the wisdom of the world to our fingertips and make us more intelligent, more informed, and more connected than any generation before. But something went wrong. Because despite living in the most information-rich era in human history, we're not more informed—we're more distracted, misled, and divided than ever before.
By Robert Lacy8 months ago in The Swamp
What Happened to True Journalism? A Nation Starved of Truth
There was a time when journalism carried the weight of the republic—tasked with uncovering what was hidden, holding the powerful accountable, and speaking for those who couldn't. It wasn't perfect, but it was respected. The press said, and the country listened.
By Robert Lacy8 months ago in The Swamp
