Golden Happiness and The Napalm Girl
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.…
Birthright Citizenship and Heaven
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…
History’s Mysteries Solved!
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…
God’s Pardons Will Never Be Overturned
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…
Facing Jesus Properly
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…
Off-Kilter Towers and Lives
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…
Distractions and Diversions Then and Now
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,…
Propaganda, Truth, and Cholera
In the March edition of Smithsonian magazine, the article entitled, “Voice of Deception” highlights the work of a secret Allied mission during World War II to flood Germany with propaganda. Although Nazi Reich Minister of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda, Joseph Goebbels, actively distributed the party lines of antisemitism and German…
Thanking God for a Great Leader
Saturday marks the beginning of National FFA Week. Having been a member, Advisor, and now an Honorary Member of the Future Farmers of America, I am very thankful for the influence this organization has on so many young people! It continues to grow and thrive as it celebrates 100 years…
Aqueducts of God’s Love
Years ago a dam was built west of Woodstock to create a reservoir that would be used for the town’s water before it began utilizing the Shenandoah River. Pipes and pumps were installed directing the cool liquid down into town for all to enjoy. Due to its deterioration and the…