“I have not yet begun to fight!” shouted John Paul Jones when the captain of the 50-gun British frigate HMS Serapis taunted him to surrender. Their ships were so close their cannons scraped and masts entangled, yet his American ship Bonhomme Richard, named for Ben Franklin’s Poor Richard’s Almanac, refused to give up. When two cannons exploded and his ship began sinking, John PaulContinue reading “Amazing John Paul Jones”
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An Open Heart
The Bible Says: Psalm 51:6 “You desire truth in the innermost being, and in the hidden part you will make me know wisdom.” Are you debating whether or not to talk to God about a certain concern? Are there burdens weighing you down because you’re afraid to give them over to Him? Do they seemContinue reading “An Open Heart”
Jefferson & The Barbary Pirate Wars
The first nation to recognize early America was Morocco. Morocco began recognizing American colonists in 1625. Governor William Bradford described the incident in the History of the Plymouth Settlement. In 1625, the Pilgrims sent two ships back to England carrying dried fish and 800 lbs of beaver skins to trade for much needed supplies. What happened next? Bradford related theContinue reading “Jefferson & The Barbary Pirate Wars”
An Astounding Privilege
The Bible Says: Psalm 103:19 “The Lord has established His throne in the heavens, and His sovereignty rules over all.” Have you considered what an astounding gift it is to be able to know the living God? To be able to approach Him at any time with whatever issue presses on your heart? No matterContinue reading “An Astounding Privilege”
Minutemen
Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute’s notice, hence the name. Minutemen provided a highly mobile, rapidly deployed force that enabled the colonies to respond immediately to military threats. They were an evolution from the prior colonialContinue reading “Minutemen”
Truly God
It says In the Bible: (1Kings 18:39) When all the people saw it, they fell on their faces; and they said, “The Lord, He is God.” Either you truly believe the Lord is God or you do not. That is the choice before you today. Either you truly trust the Father has brought you toContinue reading “Truly God”
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
The Country of Albania has had a tumultuous history, going back and forth between control by the Christians and the Muslims. With the help of Bill Clinton, the Muslims now control 98% of it. One of the most famous Albanians was the humble daughter of an Albanian grocer. Born in 1910, she joined a Catholic religious order atContinue reading “Mother Teresa of Calcutta”
Battle of Bunker Hill
June 17 is the anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Since it is so very important in America’s history, I have prepared the history of it below so that you can have the opportunity to celebrate it. (And besides that, I live on Bunker Hill Road at the intersection of it and Victory Lane in Midland,Continue reading “Battle of Bunker Hill”
Genuine Faith
It says in the Bible: Isiah 41:10 (NLT) “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” Many people who think they have faith in God are actually dominated by fearsContinue reading “Genuine Faith”
Is the Universe an Accident
Did everything happen just by accident or was it on purpose? This has perplexed man through all history. Following are some of the conclusions by many of the great thinkers and scientists through out modern history that I have compiled for you. What do you think? Cambridge biochemist Rupert Sheldrake, author of Morphic Resonance: The NatureContinue reading “Is the Universe an Accident”