Ok, in part one, we covered what is generally covered regarding Joseph in the Christmas story. If you read between the lines though, you can piece together some really interesting stuff. When reading about a particular event in scripture, I try to put myself right in middle of the event. If I can do this, […]
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Hall of Faith Nominee? Part 1
Hebrews 11 is what is referred to as the ‘Hall of Faith’. To be sure, it is a great list and even comes with a disclaimer that it is not an ‘all-inclusive’ list. I would like to make a nomination to be added to the ‘Hall of Faith’.
The Season of Giving?
You hear that a lot…kinda rubs me the wrong way. This is gonna be a sort of curmudgeonly rant, so, if you will indulge me, read on…if you would rather not, don’t…lol. This term ‘Season of Giving’ is wrong. Now, I am not knocking giving. On the contrary. Scripture instructs us to be giving. And […]
Operational Planning
Ok…picture this… The table has been cleared. Everyone has enjoyed a big dinner. Turkey, ham, dressing, potato salad, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cornbread, biscuits, gravy, green beans wrapped in bacon, Iced tea, pecan pie…you get the picture.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Fall of 1621 saw the first harvest at the Plymouth Plantation. This is the event that is depicted in the paintings like the one above. This Thanksgiving was a celebration of a successful harvest. Thanksgiving has been celebrated to give thanks for a variety of reasons but they were all celebrated because they were thankful […]
Ben, Sam and Al, Part Seven: Resolution?
If you have been following this story, it is obvious that Ben and his family were definitely getting the short end of the stick. This story is an analogy…an analogy on the situation happening over in Israel.
Ben, Sam and Al, Part Six: Shooting
…a split second after Ben’s rifle went off, his son saw one of the men convulse, then lay still. It was a little bit unnerving to see someone die. By now, Ben’s other son had the other rifle configured in .308 and it was ready to go. Ben told him to just stand ready and […]
239 Years of Blood, Sweat and Tears
Cutting a cake with a sword…’cause that’s how we roll… HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES! November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress approved the resolution to establish two battalions of Marines able to fight for independence at sea and on shore. This date marks the official formation of the Continental Marines.”
Ben, Sam and Al, Part Five: Ben
…with the ‘criminal mischief’ happening more regularly, Ben needed to make some changes to his defensive options. Ben walked into the massive sports and outdoors store and looked around. He walked toward the hunting section and found the game cameras. He picked one up that had a high resolution camera in it with night capability. It […]
Ben, Sam and Al, Part Four: Sam
…Sam was intimidated by Al and his friends. He knew he and his family were being used but it had been going on so long, how could he shut Al down now? If he decided not to help Al any more, he was fairly certain it wasn’t going to be pretty. Ben on the other hand, was […]