In the USMC, “hardcharger” was a term you used to describe someone who was motivated. They were constantly striving for excellence and all the while being the kind of person you wanted to either work with or work for. They had an energy about them that got you fired up. You enjoyed just being in […]
Not too long ago, I made it a goal to read a book about every personality featured on US Currency. Starting with Washington, here’s what I’ve been able to accomplish thus far (updated January 27, 2018): George Washington ($1 dollar bill): “His Excellency: George Washington” Thomas Jefferson ($2 dollar bill): “Thomas Jefferson: The Art of […]
I like it when I see guys pushing back against what’s either politically correct or just plain wrong, even when it’s easier and more appropriate from a cultural standpoint to simply go with the flow. I don’t know that much about James Harrison, other than the fact that he was recently called out of retirement […]
Reading the Bible is always a good thing to do because of the way it translates to several benefits that are nothing short of significant. Bottom line: The more you know God’s Word, the more you situate yourself in a position of strength when it comes to living your life. Today we’re going to look […]
When I’m in my car, I like listening to either music or comedy. On occasion, I’ll listen to a podcast of some sort, but generally speaking, I usually want to either groove or laugh. A lot of the comedians I listen to will poke fun at domesticity – specifically the dynamic that often exists between […]
It’s interesting to pop the hood on those relationships that are, by definition, contrary to the way God has set things up. For example, two people who live together, but are not married. Or, an extramarital affair or even a same sex marriage. There’s a tendency to bestow an element of honor on those relationships […]
I) Intro “The Last Supper” is one of the world’s most famous paintings. Leonardo da Vinci was commissioned by Lodovico Sforza, the Duke of Milan in 1495 to create, what is now considered, a legendary work of art. Today, the painting resides in the dining hall at the monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy. At the time, […]
Sometimes, it’s hard to stay motivated. You wake up in the morning and it feels like everything within your field of vision needs to be fixed or replaced. Of course, that’s not going to happen. Every payday begins with a slight feeling of euphoria as your checking account is momentarily bloated, but then, after paying […]
I) Intro In the military, when a commissioned officer walks into the room, you’ll hear the senior NCO call the room to attention. Oftentimes, the command will be as succinct as “On your feet!” At that point, you’ll hear a rush of uniform commotion as everyone in that room quickly rises to their feet and […]
This is the fifth and final installment of “Is Homosexuality Sinful?” Framed around a graphic that proposes a line of logic that supposedly reveals the conservative Christian disposition towards same sex marriage as being antiquated and foolish, this series of articles looks at the verses that are referenced in the graphic and shows how the […]
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