Brethren and fellow-countrymen, if it was ever granted to mortals to trace the designs of Providence and interpret its manifestations in favor of its cause, we may, with humility of soul, cry out, ‘No...  Read More

Have you ever tried to fly a kite on a nice, windy day? When we watch kids try for the first time, it’s hard for them to grasp the concept that the wind needs to be pushing you from behind. They want ...  Read More

I believe every person growing up felt at one point that they could somehow do something to make their parents stop loving them. Or that somehow they will no longer be a part of the family. We’ve seen...  Read More

Regret seems to be a thing that all of humanity struggles with. We make choices in life that seem to stick with us no matter where we go. We look back and think that we should have done something diff...  Read More

Have you ever been driving your car on a trip, following your GPS along the way, when halfway there, you suddenly realize that you’re headed toward the wrong destination? You don’t know how it happene...  Read More

When did life become about ourselves? My goals. My dreams. My accomplishments. We’ve been hurt along the way. We’ve hurt people along the way in pursuit of our own joys and happiness. As believers, we...  Read More

When was the last time you tried to change a habit or routine in your life? It’s difficult. Especially if the new thing you want to do isn't something you enjoy. If you were to begin going to the gym ...  Read More

Do you remember the first time you got lost driving to a destination? You started out going the way you needed to. Everything seemed to be going fine, but an hour later you were nowhere near the desti...  Read More

Have you ever had a hobby? But like one that when you started doing it, you were very passionate about it. Whether it was some sort of craft, gardening, or working with your hands. Many, if not all of...  Read More

Give me liberty or give me death (Patrick Henry, 1775). This year, in fact, this month marks the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. All through the northeast reenactments, cele...  Read More

Have you ever felt that you were called to more? More than just the same routine or the same way of living day in and day out? Too often we feel trapped on the hamster wheel of life. Just continuing t...  Read More

What determines a victory? A better score? A favorable outcome? Defeating the enemy? In our day and age, we don’t see much of the latter. The enemy is often an unclear description. But in the days tha...  Read More