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The dogs ("evil workers") the Apostle Paul warned us about are still out there, barking, yapping, and tearing things down. They never build, only destroy!
Yes, America is worth defending. I would do it again. Memorial Day is NOT a long weekend. We must not forget: "Freedom is not free!"
We obtained a large property of nearly 90 acres outside a small town in Iowa. There are no venomous snakes in Iowa — or so we were told!
We just observed the 50th anniversary of our retreat from Vietnam. Sadly, we have made the same mistake over and over again.
Why does hate have to be our first response when we perceive offenses?
In our faith walk, doing things our own way usually doesn't turn out very well.
I was one of 131 veterans recently invited to take part in "Honor Air," a project whereby veterans are flown to visit war memorials.
There are many times when we are blindsided by life, but Jesus is bigger than any crisis you might face.
Too many times, we have silenced ourselves rather than take on the leftist bullies in our lives.
Our failure to act has only emboldened progressives to be more vocal, angry, and destructive.
Love expects the best, doesn't it? But if I learned anything from my mentor and friend, it was simply, "It's better to give than to receive."
America has become a prodigal nation because we have forgotten what family really means.
How do you help someone when it's hard to determine the real need vs. the perceived one?
God has given us emotions like love and anger. But He also gives us wisdom and instruction as to how to control our emotions.
It's humbling when we realize God did not intervene in our lives because we're good but because He is good.
I choose to love and accept people for who they are, just as God accepted me.
Let's pray that we see less Inspector Clouseau bureaucrats and more competent, highly qualified people in the Trump administration.
No matter how much hurt or rejection you may have suffered, don't give up. We are never without hope!
In many countries where I've had the privilege to share my story, those who have so little were very open to the Gospel.
