[December 30, 2023] Most of us heard about the Bible story of David and Goliath as children. Goliath was a giant who stood 9 feet tall and weighed over 500 pounds. He challenged the Israelites to fight him to determine which nation was superior. Every day for forty days, twice a day, Goliath came down into the valley… Read More »
[December 29, 2023] Larry Elder is a hero of mine. He and I are almost the same age; we grew up under similar circumstances and were, at best, average at school sports. In an article published yesterday titled Success is not Just about Skill and Talent, Larry tells the story of his superbly skilled and talented friend who… Read More »
[December 27, 2023] A statue is not so much about the past as about our future. That is the best way to understand why we build statues. This simple observation does not mean statues are not about our past. But it does mean that we build statues to bargain with the future, to help bring about a better… Read More »
[December 25, 2023] My two-year-old sister Terri spotted the little bird first and called out in the calmest voice, “Mommy, a birdie.” It was a small bird in a small nest, maybe a sparrow or finch, and was hidden within the branches of our new Christmas tree. Now, the bird was flying in a panic inside our living… Read More »
[December 24, 2023] Four years ago, a small group of men – all acquaintances – were discussing “doing something” for their community. One of these men knew and befriended a World War II veteran and his devoted daughter. The veteran was a highly decorated Army medic. After the veteran passed away, his daughter suggested to the group that… Read More »
[December 23, 2023] Ten years ago, I wrote a short article about the core values of the Salvation Army (USA). I’m a massive fan of this organization, but it is changing, and that makes me hesitate. Founded in 1865 in London by Catherine and William Booth, they sought to bring salvation to the poor, destitute, and hungry. I… Read More »
[December 22, 2023] Alvin York was a farm boy and a tough, unruly, bitter young man. He got drunk, making a fool of himself and his friends as he so often did. One day, as he traveled with his mule to get revenge on a man who had cheated him, Alvin and his mule were struck by lightning.… Read More »
[December 19, 2023] Humor is an art form. Nuff said. One of the most incredible places to find humor is from the Babylon Bee, a satirical website that publishes on a wide range of topics, mostly poking fun at liberals. One of their videos captured my eye and has over 1 million views. Titled 9 Exciting Careers For… Read More »
[December 18, 2023] I’ve wanted to write another article about abortion for many months, so here it is. There is a man by the name of T. Russell Hunter who has a different take on abortion, and I’ll highlight some of his ideas today. I want to note that Hunter calls himself an abortion abolitionist. His organization is… Read More »
[December 17, 2023] The firetruck went screaming down the street with six or seven young men hanging onto the sides of the truck with one hand, holding their fireman’s helmets in place with the other, as they raced to put out a kitchen fire near my house. I was starstruck at the sight of such a fine display… Read More »