Thou Art Mine

Over a hundred years ago the song “America” was sung for the first time at a fourth of July celebration in Boston. It has since been adapted as the National hymn. Oliver Wendell Holmes, a class mate of the author Samuel Smith, attributed the greatness of the song to its very first word, “My” a… Continue reading Thou Art Mine

Dads Leave a Legacy

A child’s attitude towards his dad was once described in this way. At age 4, the child says, “My daddy can do anything.” At age 7, my daddy knows a lot. A whole lot.” At age 8 he says, “Well my father doesn’t quite know everything.” At age 12 he says, “naturally, my father doesn’t… Continue reading Dads Leave a Legacy

We Remember

As we celebrate our National Holiday tomorrow we know as Memorial Day, we might do so by going out of town on a short weekend trip, camping, food and recreation. However; we would do well to reflect on why we have this day and the sacrifices that have been made by so many to give… Continue reading We Remember

Playing It Safe

Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews, came to Jesus by night possibly because he feared the wrath of the Council. Joseph of Arimathea, another ruler of the Jews, may have secretly followed the Lord for the same reason. They “played it safe”. Lack of conviction and moral courage prevent many people from doing their duty.… Continue reading Playing It Safe

Walls That Hurt

Walls are built to hold people in or to keep people out. Some are built to restrain and others built to protect. Some walls are built for hurt and others are built for hope. The Berlin wall was a wall against freedom. There were 27 miles of concrete and barbed wire. Eventually 96 miles of… Continue reading Walls That Hurt