In a recent Bottom Line article, Amelia shared her excitement of participating in a Memorial Day parade by marching down the sidewalk snapping photos. What an uplifting article! Her perspective gave me hope that my observations at our local Memorial celebration do not, perhaps, indicate the national trend I suspected. ...
Read More »Heroes: Conquerors of Darkness
Many characteristics define what it means to be a hero. Duty, honor, courage, and a willingness to defend the weak are several things that come to mind. However, how does one exercise these concepts? How does one defend the weak? Do you have a hero in you? These are just ...
Read More »Veteran’s Day: Service From A Mom’s Perspective
‘God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and self-discipline.’ 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV) I celebrate Veteran’s Day just as much as anyone else does. I consider myself a patriot, I honor our flag, I sing our national anthem with my hand ...
Read More »War Stories of Divine Intervention
War Stories of Divine Intervention By John Livingston Clark In World War II on November 13, 1944, a soldier by the name of Doc Long was part of France’s 2nd Armored Division. In the midst of a battle he was hit by ammunition from a German bazooka. After falling to ...
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