One of the most intense experiences many men have faced in their lives is the heart-pounding firestorm of combat. Engaging the enemy on the field of battle has been occasionally required throughout the history of our nation, yet every encounter, …

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July 4th is celebrated as Independence Day in the United States. There are cookouts, family gatherings and fireworks. There’s swimming, playing and a lot of activity. There is a small amount of gratitude expressed for the 13 Colonies and their …

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Each and every one of us (saint and sinner alike) is involved in a war – a spiritual war. Christians come to God and accept the grace and forgiveness found only through Christ. We are cleansed and made new. Our …

Dealing With Feelings Read more »

There is nothing more intriguing than the working of a well oiled machine – whether you are amazed at the latest technological innovation or just love the sound of a finely-tuned muscle car. I remember our son, Christopher, when he …

A Well Oiled Machine Read more »

People often have a faulty or inaccurate view of God. Some people don’t know Him at all. Others view Him as some sadistic monster with power and an ego that is out of control. Those are the extreme cases to …

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Growing up in the “cold war” era of our nation’s history, one response I remember was the trend of families building bomb shelters in their basements or backyards. We used to undergo nuclear attack drills at school where we were …

A Ready Response Read more »

There are many aspects of the Theory of Evolution which deserve some critical examination. Problems with Evolution – Part 2 is an ongoing analysis of the information being purported about the ‘proof’ of evolution. It’s not necessarily the facts people …

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My father served 20 years in the United States Air Force, joining at the age of 18 and working in the Strategic Air Command on B-52 bombers for his entire career. As I grew up on various bases following dad …

Prepared Read more »

This month (June) is the anticipated response from the SCOTUS, the Supreme Court of the United States, regarding how the court system will view the legalization of homosexual ‘marriages.’ Will there be an established normalization of such unions by the …

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Looking back over my rather ordinary life I have noticed a consistent pattern when it came to building new relationships. As Joyce and I eagerly anticipated the addition of a new baby to our married life, we also were faced …

Making Space Read more »