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Texas Independence Day
March 2nd is Texas Independence Day. But do you know the real history of how it came about. And have you ever read the real Texas Declaration of Independence. Every real Texan should read it at least once. Below I have transcribed a verbatim copy of it for you. However, first, let me give you a…
Early History of Captain John Smith
(Americans are aware of how Captain John Smith came across the Atlantic and saved first English colony in North America. Jamestown was established on May 14, 1607. Jamestown was established on May 14, 1607. Smith trained the first settlers to work at farming and fishing, thus saving the colony from early devastation. He publicly stated,…
The Power of His Word
The Bible says: 1 Corinthians 1:18 “The word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” Have you experienced the power of God’s Word in your life? Have you seen how the Father uses it to sustain your soul and…
The Amazing Dr. Albert Schweitzer
(We study much about amazing people of past times. However, here is an amazing man of modern times that you really should know about. Below I have chronicled a brief history of his amazing life and thoughts for you.) Albert Schweitzer was born January 14, 1875, in a village in Alsace, Germany. The son of a…
Ready to Change
The Bible says: 1 Peter 1:14-15 (“Do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but be like the holy One who called you, be holy.”) Do you sense something in your life needs to change? Are there areas that simply aren’t working? Are you willing to say, “Lord, I…
Consider Silence
The Bible says: Ecclesiastes 5:1 “Guard your steps as you go to the house of God and draw near to listen.” When you pray, do you do all the talking? To have God speak to your heart is an awesome experience—one you may miss if you monopolize the conversation and never pause to listen. But…
John Wayne
(Yes, he was a movie star, but his persona and his sayings and his thoughts that he expressed on what is best for securing the safety and ‘health’ of America were an influence on many in our whole country for a generation. Below I have chronicled a bit of his life, and some of his…
A Prayer of Direction
The Bible says: Psalm 25:5 (NIV) “Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you.” The Father has given you the powerful gift of choice—the ability to select the direction of our life. In fact, every day you’ll face a continuous series of options—some…
Chaplain Peter Marshall
(We hear about and study the early great men who founded our country, and we should. However, there were great men in recent times who had a profound influence on our country, also. One of those was the Chaplain of the United States Senate, Peter Marshall. You have probably heard of him, but he was…
The Power of the Word
The Bible says: Ephesians 5:25-26 “Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word.” Do you ever avoid reading the Bible because it makes you uncomfortable. Certainly, God often works through His Word to reveal the areas of your heart…
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