It says in the Bible that God is not just interested, but involved in the affairs of nations. Many of us firmly believe that He was explicitly involved in the outcome of the last Presidential Election. We had almost lost our great American Republic. Most don’t know how close that was. So that such neverContinue reading “How We Almost Lost Our Great American Republic”
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How The Muslims Almost Took Over The World
In the late 1500’s the Muslims almost took over the whole world. It is my opinion that God did not want that to happen. How he prevented it is one of the most interesting periods in world history. If you would like to know how it all happend, here is the story: The Story InContinue reading “How The Muslims Almost Took Over The World”
How Does a Republic Differ from a Democracy
In the historic 2024 election, President Donald J. Trump not only won the electoral vote but also the popular vote. This puts those accusing him of being a “threat to democracy” in an awkward position. Since the majority of citizens voted for him, those organizing resistance are now the ones being a “threat to democracy,” as they areContinue reading “How Does a Republic Differ from a Democracy”
Battle Of The Bulge
In the last few days, the U.S. has experienced an unusual cold spell. Even New Orleans had a historic major show. So I thought it would be a good time to record for you a time in WW II when our forces experienced a cold spell that was more intense than any in modern EuropeanContinue reading “Battle Of The Bulge”
The First Thanksgiving in America
On NOVEMBER 21, 1620 (NS), the Pilgrims signed the Mayflower Compact andbegan their Plymouth Colony. Of the 102 Pilgrims, only 47 survived till Spring. At one point, only a half dozen were healthy enough to care for the rest. In the Spring of 1621, the Indian Squanto came among them, and showed them how toContinue reading “The First Thanksgiving in America”
The Amazing History of Santa Claus
St. Nicholas is the most renowned saint in Greek Orthodox tradition. He was the Bishop of Myra in 4th century in Asia Minor, imprisoned by Romans; preached against immorality and exposure of infants; defended the Trinity; confronted corrupt politicians; and was generous to the poor. But how did Saint Nicholas turn into our Santa Clause? Please read the following and youContinue reading “The Amazing History of Santa Claus”
The Great Battle of Christmas
On Christmas Eve Genaeral Washington’s little army was camped there in the snow by the Deleware river. Congress had not provided them with any provisions, or clothing, or even shoes. Many were barefoot in the snow and leaving blood upon it. It was a desperate situation. A big army of brutal, highly trained Hessians, employedContinue reading “The Great Battle of Christmas”
The Real History of The YMCA
The YMCA has grown to be the oldest and largest youth charity in the world, with a membership of millions in 124 countries. In many places like in Hong Kong it has its own hotel where I have stayed several times. It even spawned the invention of Basketball and Volleyball. If you would like toContinue reading “The Real History of The YMCA”
Armenia – section two
In the first section on Armenia I related how that country was one of the most Christian in the world. In this section I cronicle how that caused them to become one of the most persecuted countries, ever, by the Musilms. What happened to them is one of the most stupendos atrocities in world history.Continue reading “Armenia – section two”
The Amazing Marco Polo
Marco Polo traveled with his father and uncle the thousands of miles of the Silk Road by land from Europe all the way to China where Marco stayed for many years. The publication of his life experiences and travels there changed European history. Two hundred years later, even Christopher Columbus used this publication as hisContinue reading “The Amazing Marco Polo”
True Texan Tales 