John Wilkes Booth. Even people who are unfamiliar with history know that name. Why? Well, the truth is, most people tend to remember the names of those who did horrible things. If you know who Booth is, you surely know who Hitler and Stalin are as well. Those who commit horrendous acts are often etched … Continue reading TRAITORS
Are you familiar with the Four Freedoms? If you are under the age of 75 this may not ring a bell. After all, you weren't even born when the famous "Four Freedoms" speech was given by Franklin Roosevelt on January 6, 1941, almost a year before Pearl Harbor was bombed. But for those who lived … Continue reading The Four Freedoms
If you are not Jewish, you probably aren't too interested in Rosh Hashanah, which is commonly known as the Jewish New Year. Well, I'm here to tell you that you are missing out on something BIG!!! You are missing out on a grand mystery the Lord has revealed in this amazing biblical feast. Take a … Continue reading Rosh Hashanah: The Feast of Trumpets
Did someone ever send you a message you didn't get? Perhaps they sent you an email and you skipped over it. Maybe you missed their phone call, or failed to listen to the voicemail? Messages can get lost in a number of ways in this day and age. We are inundated with data that come … Continue reading MESSAGES
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
