Land is a precious thing. A treasured possession. Owning a piece of your own land is a blessing. What’s even more of a blessing is living in a country whose land was founded on the one who blessed us from the beginning. The Lord himself gave us this wonderful nation we know as the United … Continue reading LAND
When was the last time you heard the gentle coo of a mourning dove? Depending on where you live you may or may not see doves frequently. For me, they are daily visitors to my neighborhood. I see them in abundance when I go for a walk. They quickly fly from tree to tree, lovely … Continue reading The Sign of the Dove
Have you ever visited the Redwoods in California? If you haven’t, you’ve got to put it on your bucket list of things to do. These magnificent trees can tower over 350 feet, leaving you breathless in their presence. Their circumference is just as stunning, with a measurement of 20-25 feet round. Can you imagine trying … Continue reading The Redwoods
There’s been a lot of talk about walls lately. The wall we are hearing the most about these days is the infamous “border wall” that politicians are debating about building. This wall would keep out illegal immigrants, and its discussion is causing quite a controversy amongst the American public. But today I’m not focusing on … Continue reading The Wall
Do you ever take time to look at the stars at night? Some nights they are brighter than others. It all depends on the phase of the moon. When there is a full moon, the stars are harder to see. The moon's brightness makes the stars' light more difficult to see. When there is a … Continue reading Stars
A few days ago, on January 27, 2016, the world remembered a tragic, unfathomable event. The Holocaust, which means Great Fire, took the lives of over six million Jews, along with millions of political dissidents, gays, Jehovah's Witnesses, and people considered to be "enemies of the Nazis". The horrific events took place 71 years ago, … Continue reading International Holocaust Remembrance Day
When we think of America one of the first names that often pops into our head is George Washington. His name lives on as the cherished father of our nation. A man of great integrity, humility and wisdom. We can look into Washington's past and find out he was indeed a special man. He was … Continue reading Washington and New York
Who comes to mind when you think about America's greatest president? Is it Kennedy, Truman, Washington or perhaps Jefferson? There have been a handful of truly great presidents, but one name that usually comes to the forefront of most Americans' minds is Abraham Lincoln. He's credited with leading our nation during one of the … Continue reading Abraham Lincoln
A few years back I went to Boston at Christmastime. It was a beautiful time of year. It looked like a Colonial wonderland. One very cold day I visited the Revere House, situated at the North end of Boston. On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere set out on the ride of his life. It … Continue reading Paul Revere
I have a feeling most of you reading this blog know a lot about the Titanic tragedy. It happened over 103 years ago, yet it still intrigues people. I watched the movie Titanic over and over when it came out in 1997. The story of Rose and Jack was more than enough to pull you in. … Continue reading A Greater Love
Revelations About Israel and the United States 