From time to time our church holds large outdoor children’s events with games, refreshments and activities. These often involve renting various types of inflatables that children love to jump in, slide on, and maneuver through. During one such event, I happened to be close to one of these “heavy duty…
As I shared a few weeks ago, we are so blessed to live when and where we do. Not only do we enjoy abundant and relatively inexpensive food and many modern conveniences, but we also have free access to many archaeological discoveries that confirm the Bible. Another special blessing is…
We are blessed to live in the 21st century with modern advances that provide so many conveniences that our grandparents never dreamed of. Indoor plumbing, electricity, the internet, and cell phones are all things most of us take for granted every single day. One of the other blessings we enjoy…
Who wouldn’t want to be named Golden Happiness? That’s exactly what Kim Phuc means in her native language. This precious little 9-year-old, however, earned her photographer, Nick Ut, a Pulitzer Prize when he snapped a photo of her in 1972 as she ran from her Vietnamese village in great agony.…
The US Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in the Trump v. Barbara case regarding birthright citizenship. At issue is the interpretation of the 14th Amendment and especially the clause, “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States. The influx of millions of undocumented migrants and other situations where women…
Everyone loves a good mystery! Whether it’s classic Agatha Christie of yesteryear or more contemporary works by James Patterson and Gillian Flynn, readers enjoy the suspense and intrigue trying to discover who’s guilty and how the plot will resolve. Mystery movies are also popular and keep theatregoers engaged until the…
One of the special privileges accorded to the US President by our Constitution is the authority to pardon whomever he or she wishes at whatever time he or she wishes. This perk of power has been utilized by most of our nation’s Chief Executives beginning with George Washington who pardoned…
All of us are familiar with Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic painting of The Last Supper. Unlike frescos painted onto wet plaster, da Vinci painted this incredible masterpiece onto the dry wall of the dining room, or refectory, of the convent in Milan, Italy where friars shared their communal meals. It…
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most popular tourist sites in the world. Over 5 million visitors trek to Italy each year to behold this massive building project gone wrong. The famous tower was begun in 1173 but not completed until 199 years later in 1372. Just…
One of the lowest points in the Old Testament occurs when the kingdom of Israel that David solidified and Solomon expanded split in two. Ten of the northern tribes pulled away and formed their own country under the rebellious leadership of Jeroboam while Judah and Benjamin continued under David’s grandson,…