"I don't believe in God because of all the bad things in the world." How many times have you heard this sentence? Or its sister, "I stopped believing in God because of all the bad things in this world." It's a pretty common objection to God and Christianity in particular. And, on the surface, it … Continue reading But By Your Endurance…
Month: April 2025
One Man’s Decision
President Franklin Roosevelt passed away on April 12, 1945, just weeks before the end of World War II in Europe, leaving his Vice President, Harry Truman, to gather the reins of the presidency and steer a reeling nation through what promised to be several tumultuous months. The Allies were advancing on Berlin, but victory wasn't … Continue reading One Man’s Decision
What’s So Good About Good Friday?
Today is Good Friday. And, outwardly, there is nothing good about it. Because today is the day we remember Jesus's death on a cross. An innocent man. A good man. A perfect man. Murdered. And not just murdered. Whipped. Flogged. Beaten. Mocked, jeered, and spat upon by the crowds. Bloodied by a crown of thorns, … Continue reading What’s So Good About Good Friday?
A + B + C = ???
I have a control problem. Ever since I was a little girl, I have had a very clear-cut image of the way my life is supposed to be. Granted, when I was younger, that vision looked like a high-rise apartment in New York City where I had a chauffeur drive me to and from my … Continue reading A + B + C = ???
Which Flag?
The first “official” flag of the United States was “the Continental Colors,” also known as the “Grand Union Flag.” It consisted of thirteen red and white stripes with the United Kingdom’s flag in the upper-left-hand corner, also known as the canton. It was the same design as the flag for the British East India Company … Continue reading Which Flag?